If you have ever heard of or seen the turkish get up performed it may seem like a totally silly exercise, until you try and perform it with a heavy weight. This movement requires balance, coordination, core strength, shoulder stability, shoulder mobility, hip mobility. Here are a few reason I love these. 1-Shoulder stability-The challenge […]
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Thinking about performance training for high school and college athletes can be a little tricky at times. Often times I see these kids doing a standard strength or powerlifting program. This may help with gaining some strength initially, but only focuses on 1 end of the spectrum. There are 2 different things I like to
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We all love the training piece that comes from strength and conditioning, but hate to do the boring work it takes to stay injury free. I have worked hard to figure out some ways to incorporate these practices into everyones training without making it seem super tedious and boring. Here are some things that should
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Mobility is generally thought about as “stretching” or yoga work. We need to realize that mobility in your joints can also be developing full range of motion which can make exercising feel easier and hurt less. Mobility is crucial for athletic endeavors, exercise, and everyday living. Here are 5 random thoughts 1-Females tend to be
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Oops probably should have posted this one at the beginning of summer, but we still have a little while longer until running season is over. Just like any exercise or movement there is a technique to be more efficient and prevent injuries. Running is no exception. I know a lot of people who have calf,
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I love programming the deadbug exercise as a warmup before squats and deadlifts. I also like it as a main core exercise for young athletes. If I am coaching a big class I look around and see a lot of funky deadbugs. Without proper execution this exercise seems silly as you flail around on the
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*never stretch if its painful, and do not use a band for stretching if you are considered hyper mobile. Trying to get loosened up before a workout can be challenging at times. I like to have people grab a band to help stretch out their joints and even helps for a better warm up. Next
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Researchers claim that 80% of americans will experience back pain in their lives. why is that? Well a lot of reasons really. It can be debilitating if it hits you in the right spot. Here are some common causes of back pain and some answers that I think will help you in your training. What
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Don’t chew gum while working out you could get hurt. Ok maybe I am being an overprotective dad at the moment and 5 years ago I would have never written this article. A lot of people coming to the gym that do not have a strong background and weightlifting like to chew gum. I mean
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Ever wonder how Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson can hit the ball 350 yards? You swing as hard as you can and it goes 245 and 120 of it is into the woods. The answer is that they practice a lot. Oh wait, they also have amazing ability to rotate through their upper
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