Pistol squats are an AWESOME exercise! They require a combination of lower body unilateral strength, mobility, stability, and balance. But guess what? Not everybody is able to get their first pistol squat safely…
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7 Of My Favorite Foot And Lower Leg Strengthening Exercises
Here are 7 of my favorite foot and lower leg strengthening exercises. All of these exercises vary in difficulty. Some are basic, and others are more advanced. Having strong feet and lower legs…
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5 Single Leg Exercises For A Stronger Lower Body
Ask yourself this question. Do you spend most of your lower body training time doing bilateral lower body exercises? With bilateral exercises, both legs are being used evenly, and at the same…
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Learn Pistol Squats With These 5 Pistol Squat Progressions
While many people have the goal of being able to do pistol squats (or more advanced variations), they do not know how to get there. I have you covered! Master the fundamentals…
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Build More Durable Knees With These 5 Exercises – Part 2
In order to perform at a high level (including in daily life), and feel good in the process, having durable and resilient knees is vital. Here are 5 exercises that can help…
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5 Top Mobility Exercises For The Hips And Ankles
Here are 5 top hip and ankle mobility exercises. The exercises I am sharing will help you perform at a higher level, and feel better while doing so! #1) Dorsiflexion Lift-Offs This…
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Stronger Core With This Hollow Body/Dragon Flag/Flutter Kick Combo!
This advanced core exercise improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular stability. This exercise is basically a dragon flag, hollow body hold, flutter kick hybrid. This exercise will have a positive carryover…
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Your Extended Leg Cramps Or Hits The Floor During Pistol Squats? Try These 3 Exercises
When many people perform pistol squats, one obstacle they encounter is they struggle to keep their extended leg from striking the floor or from cramping when they reach the bottom position of…
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Build A Solid Foundation: 4 Exercises For Stronger Lower Legs And Feet
As the foot forms the foundation on which your body moves, it makes sense you should devote some time to ensuring both your lower legs and feet are up to the task.…
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Struggling To Get Your First Pistol Squat? Try This!
Do you struggle to keep your extended leg up/foot from striking the floor during pistol squats? Or do your quadriceps cramp? This could mean you need to strengthen your hip flexors! In…
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5 Advanced Pistol Squat Variation You Need To Try!
Once you have mastered the fundamentals, the possibilities are endless! If you are still learning pistol squats, check out these two articles: Troubleshooting 5 Key Reasons Why You Are Struggling With Pistol…
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Troubleshooting 5 Key Reasons Why You Are Struggling With Pistol Squats
Here are five common issues people experience when they are learning pistol squats. Unfortunately, as many people are not following a fundamentally sound program, and are not getting helpful coaching tips, they…
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Awesome Exercise For Pistol Squats, Ankle Mobility, And Core
This exercise strengthens the muscles in the foot and lower leg, glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and improves lumbo-pelvic stability. If being in a pistol squat doesn’t feel comfortable, you can do these…
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Part 1 – Struggling To Do Pistol Squats? Try This Exercise!
Are you struggling to do pistol squats? Kickstand pistol squats will help bridge the gap! Unlike regular pistol squats, you will keep the heel of your non-working leg on a towel/something that…
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Conquer Pistol Squats With These 5 Exercises
A lot of people have the goal of being able to do pistol squats, but don’t know how to achieve this feat. Here are 5 exercises that will help you conquer pistol…