Deficit split squats are one of my favorite lower body exercises. They strengthen the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and the muscles in the foot and lower leg. In terms of the glutes, these…
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Landmine Oblique Strengthening Exercise. Humble Yourself Quickly!
This challenging landmine exercise improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular controlled mobility. This exercise is very anti-rotational in nature and is SO much tougher than it looks! Coaching Tips: Rest…
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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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An Awesome Trap Bar Exercise I Bet You’ve Never Tried.
Here is an awesome trap bar exercise I’m guessing you haven’t tried. While this exercise does strengthen the hamstrings and glutes, I mostly consider this an exercise for the posterior core muscles.…
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A Challenging Plank For The Core, Back, And Shoulders
This exercise improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and scapular controlled mobility (and stability on the planted side). This challenging exercise can be done at home, or the gym! You can also do…
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Light Up Your Posterior Chain And Core With This Exercise!
This deceptively challenging exercise strengthens the posterior chain muscles, and the muscles in the foot and lower leg. This exercise also improves lumbo-pelvic stability. This exercise happens to be a favourite of…
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Are Pull-Ups A Goal? Stop Relying On Band Assisted Pull-Ups!
Have you been relying on band assisted pull-ups, and the second you attempt to do unassisted pull-ups they seem impossible? There is a reason (or several) why! While using band assistance has…
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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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5 Top Glute Bridge Exercises For Building Strong Glutes!
If you want to build strong glutes, here are 5 glute bridge exercises you need to try! These exercises require minimal equipment, so they can be performed anywhere. And if you missed…
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This Hollow Body Hold Is Very Specific To Pull-Ups
Are pull-ups a goal of yours? If so, check out this innovative hollow body hold variation. This exercise has a great carryover to pull-ups! This exercise improves lumbo-pelvic stability, and shoulder and…
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5 Bear Crawl Variations For Athletes
Here are 5 humbling bear crawl variations you might not have tried. While I mention athletes in the title, these exercises will be beneficial to most people. #1) Band Resisted Scapula Slides…
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5 Of My Top Anti-Extension Core Exercises
Here are 5 of my top anti-extension core exercises. I could have included MANY more! So stay tuned for follow up articles. If you are unfamiliar with the term anti-extension, anti-extension involves…
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Two Unique Hollow Body Holds You Need To Try!
Hollow body holds are one of my favourite exercises for improving lumbo-pelvic stability. Here are two innovative hollow body hold variations I’m guessing you haven’t tried before! #1) Dynamic Hollow Body +…
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I Was Just Featured In The New York Times!
I’m honored to have recently been featured in The New York Times. I discussed pull-ups, hence the title of the article, How To Master The Pull-Up. It is a really cool and…
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Strong Quads With Reverse Nordic Curls. How To Regress And Progress The Exercise
Reverse Nordic Curls strengthen the quadriceps, improve knee mobility, and lumbo-pelvic stability. They require minimal equipment so they can be done anywhere, any time. Below I am sharing 9 different variations you…
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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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Two Humbling Dead Bugs You Should Be Doing!
Dead bugs are one of my top exercises for improving lumbo-pelvic stability (think core). Here are two of my favorite variations. Make sure you are proficient at regular dead bugs BEFORE you…
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Stronger Grip With This Awesome Superset!
Here is a superset you can do that will help improve your grip (among other things). These exercises require minimal equipment. Exercise 1a) Tall Kneeling Single Arm Bottoms-Up Overhead Kettlebell Presses This…
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No Nordic Curl/Glute Hamstring Raise Option? Here Is A Smart Use Of A Bosu
Nordic curls and glute hamstring raises are two of my go-to exercises for strengthening and building more robust posterior chain muscles. While many gyms do not have a Nordic curl or…
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Blast Your Quads With This Challenging Superset
Here is a superset you can do that will absolutely light up your quadriceps. As these exercises require minimal equipment, they can be done both at home or the gym. Exercise 1a)…