Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What Are Stabilizer Muscles (and Do You Really Need to Train Them)? - Maridav - Shutterstock You may have heard dumbbell exercises ...

Ankle weights add a small amount—anywhere from one to three pounds—of resistance on a walk. They engage more of the smaller, stabiliser muscles in your legs and core (like the tibialis anterior and ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. This is going to get ...