Alphonso White
Certified Personal Trainer, CompleteBody NYC
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How to Get a V-Line or V-Cut: The Best Ab Workout for Lower Stomach
Plus, learn the difference between a V-cut and a V-taperYou’ve seen them all over social media and at the gym—those defined “V” shaped muscles right above the pelvis. These are known as V-cuts or V-lines and they...
How to Burn Calories While Sitting
Expert-backed methods for getting in shape without leaving your seatIf you’ve got a desk-bound job, it can be hard to find time throughout the day to exercise, but the good news is there are plenty of ways to burn calo...
How to
Do a Jefferson Curl
The Jefferson curl is a fitness move that is supposed to help strengthen and lengthen the posterior chain. It helps build your lower back and hamstrings while increasing your mobility and flexibility in your spine.. 24 F...
How to Do Knee Ups and Strengthen Your Core
You might think of knee-ups or knee raises as a leg exercise, but they’re also a great workout for your hips, abs, and core! Sitting or standing knee-ups are simple exercises that you can do at home without any special...
How to
Get Buff
Exercise goals can help you build muscle and lose fat, creating more definition at the surface of your skin. To create a "buff" look, you will need to lift weights regularly and add cardiovascular exercise. Getting buff ...
How to
Do a Hanging Leg Raise
If you're looking for new exercises to work your abs this year, it's hard to beat a hanging leg raise—but how exactly should you be doing this super effective strengthening move? Don't worry, we'll walk you through eve...
How to
Do a Sitting Abductor Exercise
Hip abductors are a group of muscles that are located on the outside of your hips and your butt. Having strong abductor muscles helps keep your spine in line, can help you move more quickly from side to side (e.g. when p...
How to Treat Tech Neck: Your Top Questions Answered
If you often have a crick in your neck or shoulder pain at the end of the day, you might be experiencing tech neck. The hunched position that so many of us adopt when looking at our phones or computers can lead to pain, ...
How to
Do a Sitting to Standing Exercise
Moving from sitting to standing is a motion that most people already do throughout the day. However, when this motion is done mindfully, it can be a gentle--yet effective--exercise. This movement can strengthen your legs...
