FITNESS BLOG
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Supercharge your 90/90 stretch
01/31/2023The 90/90 stretch is a common exercise to help clients improve hip mobility. But once you’ve achieved movement and ROM, what comes next? In the Stretch Yourself Strong system, we look to improve the brains ability to integrate these patterns, as well as create strength and permanent change through muscle fibre adaptations. In this quick […]
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Pull Up Progression | Suspension Training Series
01/24/2023Try these variations to build your bodyweight pull pattern: Suspension Pull Up ‘Close the gap’ between hips and ribs to ensure a strong core. Step the feet forward to progress difficulty. Single-Leg Suspension Pull Up Keep a straight line from your bent knee to your shoulders Drive hips high using your glutes Seated Suspension Pull […]
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Clients struggling to prevent lumbar hyperextending?
01/20/2023A common issue many face is trying to contract the glutes but without proper hip control end up overextending the spine instead. Add and squeeze a foam roller between a knee and the same elbow, this prevents the ribs from flaring and the hips from tilting so the glute max is in an advantaged position […]
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Clients having trouble pressing overhead?
01/16/2023Lifting the ribs and/or shifting the hips are two ways people compensate for a poor overhead position. This 1/2 Kneeling wall push kettlebell press will definitely test the ego. As this position stops any compensated movement from the hips or thoracic it shows the true strength of your overhead press!
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Kettlebell press for Hypertrophy
01/09/2023Two ways we can stimulate hypertrophy are through tension and stretch.The kettlebell floor press to arm bar does both! How the set looks is: With a heavy bell x10 presses x1 Arm bar with 20-30sec hold Complete at least 3 consecutive sets
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Exercises for Scapulothoracic Rhythm
01/02/2023Try these drills to improve your scapulothoracic rhythm. Banded Face pull to Y-press Kettlebell Arm Bar Underswitch to Downward dog toe touch To alleviate inappropriate stress on the glenohumeral joint (ball & socket) we need to learn a multitude of ways the scapula and thoracic joint work together to put the rotator cuff in […]
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- Coach with purpose by building a strong coaching vision, mindset and technique
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- Move with purpose by progressing through the 5 Pillars of Functional Training, which showcase the key functional movements and tools
- Program with purpose by taking a structured but flexible approach to exercise planning and selection in service of their goals
Claim Your Free Copy of the Bestselling «Purpose Driven Movement» eBook and Subscribe to the FTI Weekly Newsletter
- Coach with purpose by building a strong coaching vision, mindset and technique
- Assess with purpose by understanding how to detect, correct and prevent poor movement patterns and injury
- Move with purpose by progressing through the 5 Pillars of Functional Training, which showcase the key functional movements and tools
- Program with purpose by taking a structured but flexible approach to exercise planning and selection in service of their goals