Exercises

Hip soreness and tightness are quite common and, if left unaddressed, may hinder your performance and even lead to injury. But if you’re searching for information about stretching, muscle tightness, mobility, or performance enhancement, you’ve probably noticed there’s some debate...

In my last article, Beyond Strength: How to Incorporate Natural Movements In Your Strength Routine, I talked about natural movement and shared different get-up variations that you can be added to your current strength training routine. Today I want to...

Gymnasts have long been darlings of the Olympics. They captivate us with the power, grace, precision, strength, awareness and body control that define their performances and their sport—making the most difficult moves look effortless, all while wearing a smile! We’re riveted...

Who’s ready to start cleaning? Hearing the word “cleaning” may have you jumping for joy… or running for the hills. (And this goes for both the chore and the exercise!) But today we’re talking about the kettlebell clean specifically. Your...

I love deadlifts. My clients love deadlifts—all of them. Once, when I overheard a woman in my gym say that she didn’t like deadlifts, it made me so sad! Learning that she had small hands that made lifting the bar...

If you’re reading Girls Gone Strong, it's safe to assume that you see the benefits of developing your strength, and all the ways it can enrich your life. I want to invite you to explore another dimension of strength development,...

Hip thrusts continue gaining popularity in gyms around the country — and with good reason. The hip thrust and its variations are great for: Improving glute strength Increasing glute size Improving aesthetics of glutes (higher, rounder, firmer) Improving performance in...

Is it OK to do cardio? How much should I do? What types are best? Do I do it before or after I strength train? We receive these questions on a daily basis from many of you in the Girls...

Olympic weightlifting—snatches, cleans, and jerks—is enjoying a recent surge in popularity, and I am so excited! As a guest author, I’m happy to share this incredible sport with the Girls Gone Strong community. I’ll be contributing a series of articles about...