Kettlebell Carry Variations Dan John explains, As noted before, in terms of “popularity,” the five basic human movements from the Strength Coach’s perspective are in this order: 1. Push 2. Pull 3. Hinge 4. Squat 5. Loaded Carry However, in terms of simple impact, the ability to be a “game changer” to an athlete, this […]…
Squat Therapy Series “The squat is no more an invention of a coach or trainer than is the hiccup or sneeze. It is a vital, natural, functional, component of your being.” – Greg Glassman There are three main types of corrective squats that can be used to improve squat form – the wall squat, the […]…
The Plank Roll Exercise Planks are a fundamental core stability exercise that can easily be incorporated into a warm-up. Planks train stability in all three planes – the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes – for anterior, lateral, and rotational stability. The front plank is an anti-extension exercise that trains the low-back to resist lumbar extension. […]…
Improving Rotary Stability Rotary stability is the ability to control rotational forces during activities like throwing, swinging, striking, kicking, and sprinting. Rotary stability is needed to resist rotation through the torso during arm and leg movements. The bird-dog for example, requires stability through the pelvis, core, and shoulder girdle during hip extension and shoulder flexion. […]…
Kolar Wall Bug The Kolar Wall Bug is a breathing and core stabilization exercise that is great pre-workout for abdominal activation. Athletes that over-extend their low-back during squats and deadlifts can prevent lumbar hyperextension by learning to breathe effectively and integrate breathing with core stabilization. Proper breathing is the key to core stabilization. Breathing affects […]…