Yes! Thanks so much for this video! I love that you are making these basic movement "how to" videos into a series. Really helpful for us who are new to functional fitness. Now that my baby is 2 years old, I've noticed weakness in my hips and glutes and these exercises are exactly what I need to keep up with a growing and increasingly more active kiddo. In fact, I think all moms should be incorporating functional fitness into their routine. Until becoming a mom myself, I wasn't aware of how much our postpartum bodies and caring for littles could be hard on our bodies but helped by increasing strength. We hear about pelvic floor health, but that's really the extent of it. BTW I did your most recent functional fitness workout yesterday and it was amazing. Thanks again for all your great info and instruction. :)
I just found you!!! LOVE!!! I got my MS in Kinesiology and love how you break everything down! I'm basically watching all your videos now! I love how you are direct and to the point. Everything you discuss is exactly what we did in our program! You rock!
Oh my gosh! I just found your channel today and I’m so happy. I am 54 years old and have just recently started weight training to maintain muscle I’ve lost. These videos about deadlifts, push-ups, etc. are so helpful. 💕💪🏼
I just did a workout with lots of hip hinges. I should have watched this first! I find that my lower back rounds or my knees turn out. The tip to push the door shut was really helpful!
I just sent this video to my work out buddy! I’ve been trying to find a video that could clearly explain how to properly do a hip hinge and this was it!
You give the best demonstrations. I often get pain in my left lower back when doing these. I’m going to record myself as you suggested and check my form. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. It is very educational and helpful to people like me who are starting out with exercising with body weight and weights.
Super helpful breakdown of the movements. I recently discovered your channel and am already learning a lot about how to improve my form to get stronger in the safest way possible. Thanks a bunch, Justina!
Superb felt so relieved when you mentioned lil bit lower back feel is not that to worry about omygosh I had imagination of herniated disc on 5kilos already lol 😬thanks justina ❤️
Happy you enjoyed! I’m a NASM CPT and CNC. I also am a level 4 High Performance Coach, TRX certified, NASM balance training certified, and am working toward becoming a CFSC next.
Hi Justina. I am learning so much from these movement breakdown videos and they are really helping me to get the most out of the move and prevent injury. Can you help with lunge form? I always have pain in my back knee when I do lunges and I’m trying to fix it by fixing my form. Would appreciate your teaching on this. TY!
Thank you so much for this video it's like you read my mind haha. I was doing some romanian deadlifts this morning and was wondering if I was doing it right. Definitely learned some new check points to keep in mind, so thank you again! :)
Thanks so much for the explanations and cues. I was wondering you often mention being quad dominant so do you not really ever train quads at all or just not as often. Also what about training calves? I never do anything calf specific I guess I just figure they are always working. What do you think? Still hoping you get a chance to review nourishmovelove ☺️
So any time you're doing a knee dominant exercise, you're still working the quads. Quads are in charge of knee extension. As far as the calves, I don't train them specifically because I find I get enough calf work in through a lot of my movement (dance and barre). Calves are (primarily- this is a simplification because the calves are two different muscles) in charge of plantarflexion. I think it fully depends on your body, goals, and daily movement. Hope that helps a bit!
I have a question, Justina: should my legs be completely straight while performing the movement or I should flex the knees just a little? It looks like you are flexing a little.
I came back to this video cause I needed some tips!! I was doing a kettlebell workout and with the deadlifts, I was feeling them in my lower back but it wasn’t real pain, just intense and pressure. Is it normal?
Hey Tova! Yes you'll definitely work your low back in any type of hip hinge. If it's super uncomfortable, you may be going too heavy (or too many reps) too quickly. Hope that helps!
Yep! It’s sore bc you did hip hinge exercises, which work the low back too. If it’s sore to the point of not being able to move every time, I would decrease your intensity :)
Would you demonstrate a clean and press? Unless you’ve made a video and I just haven’t seen it! I see so many ways to “clean” and it can get confusing… in a group fitness atmosphere I know it’s not always smart to do those. Much of the time people can’t keep good form, protecting their low back.
Hi, Justina! Can you comment on how to keep the shoulders/upper chest? I'm pretty sure I'm not controlling my shoulder line correctly if that makes sense (can't keep my shoulders in a straight line because the weight pulls my arms - obviously). Is that an issue? Can I do something about other than trying to push the shoulder blades together?
I'm not totally sure I understand the question, but it seems like you need to work on strengthening your back so the weight doesn't pull your arms forward.
@@JustinaErcole It is a bit difficult to explain, I guess what I am getting at is that the ends of my shoulders (which normally are in straight line when standing tall) fall and round towards the weight. But thank you for the suggestion, it might be it!
I don't think I'm strong posterior or anterior. Help me, Justina!!!! I'm ready to give up working out. I never see results after ten years of working out. In fact, I've gained weight. I hate myself.
Yes! Thanks so much for this video! I love that you are making these basic movement "how to" videos into a series. Really helpful for us who are new to functional fitness. Now that my baby is 2 years old, I've noticed weakness in my hips and glutes and these exercises are exactly what I need to keep up with a growing and increasingly more active kiddo. In fact, I think all moms should be incorporating functional fitness into their routine. Until becoming a mom myself, I wasn't aware of how much our postpartum bodies and caring for littles could be hard on our bodies but helped by increasing strength. We hear about pelvic floor health, but that's really the extent of it. BTW I did your most recent functional fitness workout yesterday and it was amazing. Thanks again for all your great info and instruction. :)
Love that you enjoyed!!
I just found you!!! LOVE!!! I got my MS in Kinesiology and love how you break everything down! I'm basically watching all your videos now! I love how you are direct and to the point. Everything you discuss is exactly what we did in our program! You rock!
Oh wow that's a great compliment! Thank you so much for watching :)
Oh my gosh! I just found your channel today and I’m so happy. I am 54 years old and have just recently started weight training to maintain muscle I’ve lost. These videos about deadlifts, push-ups, etc. are so helpful. 💕💪🏼
So happy to have you here!
I did not even realise I needed this. Was fun to do everything with you and actually know what I need to check for future exercises! :D
So happy you enjoyed!
Yay! I was waiting for this one. Thanks for the useful info :)
Glad it was helpful!
I really like your videos, especially the ones directed towards fixing posture.
Glad you like them!
I just did a workout with lots of hip hinges. I should have watched this first! I find that my lower back rounds or my knees turn out. The tip to push the door shut was really helpful!
So glad it helped!
I just sent this video to my work out buddy! I’ve been trying to find a video that could clearly explain how to properly do a hip hinge and this was it!
So happy it helped!
You give the best demonstrations. I often get pain in my left lower back when doing these. I’m going to record myself as you suggested and check my form. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this video. It is very educational and helpful to people like me who are starting out with exercising with body weight and weights.
Happy to help!
Super helpful breakdown of the movements. I recently discovered your channel and am already learning a lot about how to improve my form to get stronger in the safest way possible. Thanks a bunch, Justina!
So glad you found it helpful!
Just finished yesterday's lwr body. Loved it. Plenty hinging 😘
my flexability is getting so much btr too!
Happy Patrick's day🍀💚
Love to hear that! And yes Happy St. Patrick's Day to you too! Gonna have a drink in your honor tonight :)
@@JustinaErcole absolutely, you must💚
Justina, have you made a video on correct sumo deadlift form? These are so helpful thank you!!
I haven't but I'll definitely consider it :)
This is great!! I really needed this. I'm going to check the other videos :)
This is very helpful. Love how you explain and break it down and explanation. And you are funny! 😃
Haha thanks!
Lunges would be great next! :) Thanks for this great video, now i feel that i can do DL right when i do homeworkouts 🤭
Love from Austria 💕
They're next! You must have read my mind :)
Just found your channel. Love it. Your instruction is amazing. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
ROFL I nearly fell trying to do this today. Clearly I needed this video. Thank you!
😂😂😂
Superb felt so relieved when you mentioned lil bit lower back feel is not that to worry about omygosh I had imagination of herniated disc on 5kilos already lol 😬thanks justina ❤️
Happy to help!
Great video!! Loved it, very informative and loved the little analogies!💓. What’s your certification?
Happy you enjoyed! I’m a NASM CPT and CNC. I also am a level 4 High Performance Coach, TRX certified, NASM balance training certified, and am working toward becoming a CFSC next.
@@JustinaErcole WOW! Amazing! I can see where the amazing informations come from! 🙌🏽
Love how you explain !!
Thank you!
Hi Justina. I am learning so much from these movement breakdown videos and they are really helping me to get the most out of the move and prevent injury. Can you help with lunge form? I always have pain in my back knee when I do lunges and I’m trying to fix it by fixing my form. Would appreciate your teaching on this. TY!
Hey Julie, thanks for watching! I have two videos coming up in April that you'll love. One on lunges and another on knee pain :)
@@JustinaErcole Thank you 🙏 You are the best!!!!
Thank you so much for this video it's like you read my mind haha. I was doing some romanian deadlifts this morning and was wondering if I was doing it right. Definitely learned some new check points to keep in mind, so thank you again! :)
So happy to help!
Thank you !!
You’re so welcome!
Is it safe to do this if you currently have a strained lower back? I've been told not to do squats or run until it heals by my doctor.
Since I don’t know you or your medical condition, I would highly recommend listening to your doctor :)
@@JustinaErcole thank you! 😊
Thanks so much for the explanations and cues. I was wondering you often mention being quad dominant so do you not really ever train quads at all or just not as often. Also what about training calves? I never do anything calf specific I guess I just figure they are always working. What do you think? Still hoping you get a chance to review nourishmovelove ☺️
So any time you're doing a knee dominant exercise, you're still working the quads. Quads are in charge of knee extension. As far as the calves, I don't train them specifically because I find I get enough calf work in through a lot of my movement (dance and barre). Calves are (primarily- this is a simplification because the calves are two different muscles) in charge of plantarflexion. I think it fully depends on your body, goals, and daily movement. Hope that helps a bit!
@@JustinaErcole Yes thank you. I believe I get enough calf work in other things I do as well, thanks for the content.
I have a question, Justina: should my legs be completely straight while performing the movement or I should flex the knees just a little? It looks like you are flexing a little.
Everyone is different, but a little knee flexion is fine :)
I came back to this video cause I needed some tips!! I was doing a kettlebell workout and with the deadlifts, I was feeling them in my lower back but it wasn’t real pain, just intense and pressure. Is it normal?
Hey Tova! Yes you'll definitely work your low back in any type of hip hinge. If it's super uncomfortable, you may be going too heavy (or too many reps) too quickly. Hope that helps!
@@JustinaErcole thank you so much! Also, is it normal that my lower back is sore today after doing deadlifts and kettlebell swings?
Yep! It’s sore bc you did hip hinge exercises, which work the low back too. If it’s sore to the point of not being able to move every time, I would decrease your intensity :)
@@JustinaErcole thank you SO SO much wow!! You are so so kind! 🙌🏽🥺
Would you demonstrate a clean and press? Unless you’ve made a video and I just haven’t seen it! I see so many ways to “clean” and it can get confusing… in a group fitness atmosphere I know it’s not always smart to do those. Much of the time people can’t keep good form, protecting their low back.
Hey! Do you mean with a kettlebell? Dumbbell? Barbell? I demo the clean in my science of kettlebells workout if that helps?
@@JustinaErcole Dumbbells and a barbell specifically
Hi, Justina! Can you comment on how to keep the shoulders/upper chest? I'm pretty sure I'm not controlling my shoulder line correctly if that makes sense (can't keep my shoulders in a straight line because the weight pulls my arms - obviously). Is that an issue? Can I do something about other than trying to push the shoulder blades together?
I'm not totally sure I understand the question, but it seems like you need to work on strengthening your back so the weight doesn't pull your arms forward.
@@JustinaErcole It is a bit difficult to explain, I guess what I am getting at is that the ends of my shoulders (which normally are in straight line when standing tall) fall and round towards the weight. But thank you for the suggestion, it might be it!
I don't think I'm strong posterior or anterior. Help me, Justina!!!! I'm ready to give up working out. I never see results after ten years of working out. In fact, I've gained weight. I hate myself.
Hey Nicole, have you tried working with a trainer or nutritionist one on one? I highly recommend that if you aren’t sure how to reach your goals!