Hip mobility exercises don’t work. Maybe this sounds a little controversial, but if you can’t get the range of motion you want in a hip mobility exercise, doing the hip mobility exercise over and over again won’t help. You need a strategy to improve....
Underswitch to Crab Press A powerful movement that a healthy shoulder loves. The shoulder rotator cuff will benefit greatly from the rotational closed chain movement of the under switch, locking it into the core unit. Exercise enhances: Coordination – Shoulder...
Restricted hip internal rotation can wreak havoc on your squat/lunge pattern and can cause discomfort in the lower back as well as the hip joint itself. Try this distraction before your next squat session and feel the freedom bouncing out of the...
A very technical movement that greatly enhances both anterior and posterior oblique fascial lines. Exercise enhances: Hip Mobility Coordination Stability Strength Make sure you or your client has adequate mobility to maintain level hips. All progressions of this...
From foundational strength to advanced variations – try these to challenge your bodyweight push patterns: Push Ups ‘Close the gap’ between hips and ribs to ensure a strong core. Step the feet back to progress difficulty. Single-Leg Push Ups...
The 90/90 exercise is a common one prescribed to improve glute mobility and flexibility, but are you cueing in correctly? In this video we look at what you need to know to get the most out of the 90/90 exercise. ...
Test your unilateral strength with these bodyweight pull variations: Single-Arm Pull Up ‘Close the gap’ between hips and ribs to keep core active and avoid rotation in the torso. Single-Arm Single-Leg Pull Ups Keep a straight line from your bent knee to...
The 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...
Try 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...
A 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...
Lifting 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...
Two 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...
