24 Apr Posterior Lunge to Shoulder Press – Step Through
HOW: Grab the barbell with both hands at chest level. First descend into a reverse lunge. The goal of this exercise is to explosively come back to the starting position while pressing the barbell as fast as you can above you. Using only your...
22 Apr Single Leg Bridge – Leg Straight
HOW: Start on your back with one knee bent on the floor and the opposite leg straightened out slightly elevated. Tighten up your stomach first, then your glutes. Next, drive your heel into the ground and lift your hip up towards the ceiling with...
21 Apr Split Jump Lunge
HOW: Start in a split stance position with equal weight between your front leg and your back leg. The goal is to push off of both feet to jump in the air. Jump in a powerful, controlled manner. Land with both feet at the...
21 Apr Scissor Lunge
HOW: Start in a split stance position with equal weight between your front leg and your back leg. The goal is to push off of both feet to jump in the air. In the air, you will "scissor" and switch your foot position so...
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 Squat – BOSU Black Side
HOW: Stand on one leg on the black side of the BOSU. Once you feel you have your balance, descend on one leg into a squat. FEEL: You should feel all the muscles in your legs and core working, especially your quadriceps muscles. COMPENSATION:...
16 Apr Single Leg Squat Catch – BOSU
HOW: Start on the black side of a BOSU. You should be able to easily perform single leg squats before trying this progression. Using a ball (or any other small object), drop the ball and quickly attempt to catch the ball. The lower you...
16 Apr Tall Side Plank – On Knees, Hip Abduction
HOW: Get set-up on your side with your hand directly under your shoulder and your elbow straight. Have your knees bent at a 45 degree angle with your knees and feet supported on the ground. At the same time push your hips up and...
16 Apr Side Plank – On Knees, Clam, Band
HOW: Get set-up laying on your side with your elbow directly under your shoulder. Have your forearm facing out, and bend your knees so that your thighs are at a 45-degree angle. Place a band around your knees. Place your top hand on...
10 Feb Copenhagen Plank – Leg Driver
HOW: Using some sort of elevates surface like a box or bench, place the side you want to target on the box. Place the inside part of your ankle on this surface, use something soft for padding if you like. Lift your hips in...
