Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock I'm no stranger to the basic step-up exercise; you know, the one performed facing a step or bench, which, ...

Bend both knees and lower straight down. Press through your front foot to stand tall. Complete all reps, then switch sides.

The aim of lateral exercises – or exercises that use muscles in a sideways fashion – is to strengthen lateral muscles, such as lateral glutes, lateral hip muscles, lateral core muscles etc. In turn, ...

Your knees take a beating over time, but this simple exercise helps build the support they need.