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☆ 3 core and stability exercises you're probably not doing, but should be
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Stability training can help you build strength, prevent injury and even boost longevity. That's why slam ball exercises can translate well to strength in everyday activities like sports, jumping, and sprinting, according to Stonehouse. Medicine balls work your core and stabilityA medicine ball is often more compact than a slam ball, Stonehouse explained, and is bouncier while slam balls are softer to avoid a potentially risky rebound. Advertisement"It's a step back from a traditional stability ball, which is a full sphere and requires a great deal of stabilization," Stonehouse said. Emerging evidence suggests that working on balance and stability exercises can help you stay strong and prevent injury as you age.

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☆ 3 underrated pieces of gym equipment you should be using to build muscle and take your gains to the next level
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But you might be less acquainted with a variation using the trap bar, which has a hexagonal shape (which is why it's also known as a hex bar). Despite looking a little funky, the trap bar can make it easier and safer to deadlift, according to Stonehouse. "The advantage is that you get to stand in the middle of the weight instead of behind the weight," Stonehouse said. Advertisement"Even if someone is really good with a barbell deadlift, as I increase weight, I like to try on a trap bar first," he said. Battle ropes build strength and raise your heart rate at onceBattle ropes offer a dynamic workout to build strength and stamina at once.

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