All the best workout hacks you need to know
Whether you're working out at home or in the gym it's important to focus on correct form to get the most out of any exercise.
Avoid injury and build strength with these top tips for some of the most common exercises from personal trainer Sam Downing.
How to squat
This instalment of 9Honey Coach workout hacks targets a very, very common squat program: knees caving in. Watch how to do a proper bodyweight squat:
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How to lunge
The lunge is a great lower-body exercise that targets the major muscles in your thighs and butt. Watch how to do a proper lunge here:
How to hold a plank
The plank is a classic move because it can be done anywhere, it requires zero equipment, it's low-impact, and it's scalable — meaning it can be adjusted to suit any level of fitness or strength. Here's how to do a plank:
How to do a push up
Let's targets a common mistake in the push up, a fundamental bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles in the chest, as well as the shoulders and arms. Here's how to do it properly:
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How to do mountain climbers
The mountain climber is a fixture in HIIT classes because it's an explosive cardio exercise that rapidly kicks up your heart rate and builds core strength. Here's how to do mountain climbers properly:
How to do proper step ups
A step up is more or less a variation of the lunge, and it's a great addition to both strength and cardio workouts. A step up targets the leg with the foot on the step, but your body may attempt to cheat. Here's how to do them properly:
How to do a deadlift
A deadlift is an incredible exercise that hits major muscle groups but it's also a super technical compound movement that can mess you up if you mess it up. Here is how to do a proper deadlift without hurting yourself:
How to do a bicep curl
The bicep curl seems pretty straightforward but there are some common mistakes, like trying to use too much weight. Here's how to do a bicep curl:
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How to do a bent-over row
A bent-over row is a great back exercise and a better way to build strength than the popular pull-up. Here's how to nail this movement:
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