While squats and lunges are great for building overall leg strength, step-downs focus on stabilising and strengthening the knee. Doing this exercise can help improve irritation when going down the stairs or on sharp declines when hiking. It will also build functional strength in the quads, hamstrings, and hips to help you avoid knee pain and injury.   How to...

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Bicep curls are a quintessential gym workout. It focuses on the biceps brachii while also working the forearm flexors, brachioradialis, and brachialis. While many may opt to use a straight grip or even a straight barbell for this exercise, a supinated grip (where the palms turn slightly inward) keeps constant tension in the biceps brachii, increasing your gains.   How...

Banded triceps extensions are a great way to strengthen the triceps and the lesser-known anconeous muscle, both of which extend the elbow. Triceps extensions are also an important counter-exercise to bicep curls, as strengthening the triceps will help you avoid a muscle imbalance.   How to do banded triceps extensions   You can anchor a resistance band to your chest...

Ready to start hiking? Think again! It’s an endurance sport - and an often deceptively dangerous one. So, make sure to follow the guide below before you set off on your first trail.   Pick your trail As a beginner, starting on shorter, well-worn trails is best. You should also check the difficulty rating of a trail. A grade 2...

There’s nothing like a bushwalk in the outback or the satisfaction of making it up a particularly difficult hiking trail. But as you know, long treks can lead to foot pangs and muscle soreness that hold you back. And here’s where compression socks for hiking come in handy.    Compression socks for hiking: the main benefits Hiking compression socks have...

What’s the difference between medical and sports compression? Although our medical and sports supports are both made of compression knit, their composition varies as they’re built for different purposes. Medical supports must comply with medical standards, whilst our sports supports prioritise breathability and moisture-wicking. They also each may incorporate different additions like stays and gel pads. Find out which support...

As the old memes will tell you, leg day is important. But equally important are post-leg day stretches, as they’ll help your muscles recover. So, here are the top 6 stretches to do after leg day, as well as some other tips to help you make the most of your workouts.   Why stretch after a workout?  First, stretching makes...