It can be easier to understand knee alignment if you don’t think of it as an exact position, but as a movement direction. In a squat and lunge, the knees generally should track in the same direction as the toes, not drop sharply inward, or wander aimlessly. This doesn’t mean every body’s look is the […]
A squat can be done in one rushed dip and stand or treated as an opportunity to learn about your body. The squat will still be called a squat, but the learning outcome will vary. Controlled tempo is simply the practice of deciding the speed of the repetition, rather than letting gravity, momentum, or fatigue […]
Before you even attempt your first squat or plank, your body needs time to understand the plan for controlled movement. Your hips might be tight, your shoulders may have crept up to your ears, and your breath is likely shallow, and balance might be a little off. A warm up provides those few minutes to […]
Your first workout doesn’t have to be epic to be effective. The most useful first session is often the one that leaves you with better form than you had at the start, not one where you finish feeling like you’re not sure how you just did that. If you’re trying to fit squats, lunges, planks, […]
