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If exercises likelunges and squats hurt your knees, you might be quick to blame the knees themselves.
Katie Thompson
“These exercises should always be done with no extra loading until form is perfected,” she says.
Here’s some info onhow to do a lungethe right way, anddetails on squat form.
The kettlebell swing is a great exercise to target the glutes and hamstrings.
Dumbbell Deadlift
Another great butt and hamstring move?
Hip Openers
This is a great warm-up stretch to get your hips and butt primed for movement.
It also lets you stretch your back a bit without rotating too far.
They also target your hip flexors and extensors a bit more.
Donkey Kick
This is one of the best and simplest exercises for your glutes and hamstrings.
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He enjoys weight training, power lifting, and incorporating other forms of exercise in his weekly routine.
He loves to try new types of workouts and also share his passion with friends and family.
He constantly pushes himself to achieve new goals.
