Exercises That Make You Better At Sex

Taking things vertical is fun, but it's not easy. "This is one of the more challenging positions, since you still have to support your partner's weight," says Britton. 

You need extreme upper-body and lower-body strength and stability to hold the move for longer than a few seconds, says Gaddour. During your workout, prepare for holding onto your honey with a sandbag. "A sandbag's weight is constantly shifting, forcing more muscles to work together to maintain balance," he says. "Plus, the bear hug activates your thoracic extensor muscles—the ones responsible for pulling your shoulders back and keeping your chest up—so your spine isn't taking the bulk of the weight." 

You can't forget about your legs, either. "Adding the squat improves your hip mobility and leg strength, so you can master this sex position without breaking too much of a sweat. Your partner will be thankful for that," he says. 

Here's how to do it: Grab a heavy sandbag and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold it vertically in front of your torso, hugging it to your chest. Slowly lower into a squat. Pause at the bottom, and then return to standing. Perform 5 to 10 reps. Hold the last rep for 10 to 30 seconds at the top, squeezing the bag to your chest. If you don't have access to a sandbag, you can modify this movement by cupping the end of a dumbbell with both hands and holding it vertically in front of your chest, your elbows pointing down.