03 Jun Double Leg Landing Mechanics
HOW: Follow along with the video. FEEL: You will feel all the muscles in your legs working to control the landing and descent. COMPENSATION: Landing Position. Make sure your knees are aligned over your toes. They should not dive inwards on the landing. Your...
30 May ACL Injury Prevention – Court Version
This ACL Injury Prevention Program is designed to be used in court sports like basketball, volleyball, handball, etc. The program is designed in 3 distinct phases. Phase I: Dynamic Warm Up Phase II: Foundational Strengthening (Hip/core) Phase III: Movement Coordination/Plyometrics/Cutting Phase I Setup: 2 rows of 6 parallel cones, spaced...
11 May Wall Sit – On Toes
HOW: Get set-up with your back against a wall with your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lower your hips down against the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, lift your heels off the ground, and hold this position. ...
11 May Single Leg Wall Sit – On Toes
HOW: Get set-up with your back against a wall with your feet about a foot away from the wall. Lower your hips down against the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, lift one foot off the ground and then lift your...
25 Apr Multi Directional Lunge – Posterior Focus
HOW: While standing on one leg, you are going to reach the other leg in 3 different directions as you perform a single leg mini squat to draw the letter 'Y' behind you. FEEL: You should feel the thigh muscles and butt muscles working...
24 Apr Seated Ankle Dorsiflexion – Kettlebell
HOW: Get set-up seated with the handle of a kettlebell around the top of your foot. Get it as high as you can on your foot, not just on your toes. Have your heel supported on an elevated position to go through your full...
16 Apr Single Leg Balance – BOSU Black Side
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Keep your core and glutes engaged to help with your balance. FEEL: You should feel your core and glutes engaged to maintain your balance. COMPENSATION: Do not hold your breath! ...
16 Apr Single Leg Balance – BOSU Black Side, Horizontal Head Turns
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Once you feel you have got your balance, constantly switch between looking to the right and looking to the left. FEEL: You should feel that it is harder to balance when you...
16 Apr Single Leg Balance – BOSU Black Side, Vertical Head Turns
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Once you feel you have got your balance, constantly switch between looking up and looking down. FEEL: You should feel that it is harder to balance when you are turning your head,...
11 Feb Toe Spreading
HOW: Get set-up seated if you’re performing this for the first time, the goal is to progress to standing. While keeping your arch lifted by doming your foot, spread your toes apart as far as you can, hold for a moment then return to...
