Muscle: Stabilizer Muscles

Stabilizer muscles are essential helpers located throughout your body, especially in your core, hips, and shoulders. They work behind the scenes, keeping you balanced and steady during everyday activities like walking, running, or even just sitting. Without these muscles, you might find simple tasks like lifting a grocery bag or standing on one leg more challenging than they need to be!These muscles play a crucial role in fitness, too. They help maintain proper posture, support your joints, and prevent injuries while exercising. When your stabilizer muscles are strong, you can perform movements more efficiently, whether you’re hitting the gym or playing sports. Plus, a solid foundation of stabilizer muscles can enhance your overall strength and performance.Ready to strengthen your stabilizer muscles? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle group!

Boost Your Strength: Bosu Ball Squats for Total Lower Body

Stability training has become one of the hottest fitness trends of the…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Kettlebell Seesaw Press: Strengthen Deltoids & Core Muscles

The kettlebell seesaw press is a version of the alternating kettlebell overhead…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

The 10 Best Alternatives to Lunges for Bad Knees

We’re big fans of squats and deadlifts at Fitness Volt. These two…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Ultimate One-Leg Push-Up: Strengthen Your Chest and Core!

The one-leg push-up is an excellent compound bodyweight movement which primarily works…

Dr. Malik

Stability Ball Push-Up: Strengthen Chest & Core Muscles

The stability ball push-up, or the Swiss ball push-up is a very…

Dr. Malik