Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...
A TikTok trend that actually works: The 'stomach vacuum' is an isometric exercise that's effective at working the abs. The “stomach vacuum” may sound like a plastic surgery trend, but it's actually an ...
The “stomach vacuum” may sound like a plastic surgery trend, but it's actually an abdominal exercise. And it's a popular one. The hashtag #stomachvacuum has more than 100 million views on TikTok, but ...
From squat jumps to snatches, you’d think that all you really need in your strength-training script to power your runs are exercises that require your muscles to move. After all, running itself is a ...
Seeking a way to revamp your workout routine and boost its effectiveness? Try incorporating isometric exercises. They’re simpler than they sound. Isometric exercises simply involve squeezing and ...
You don't necessarily need to do a ton of high-impact moves in your workouts. Case in point: isometric exercises, or static holds, that recruit your muscles with time under tension. These can look ...