31 Dec Pause Deadlift – Barbell
HOW: Find your “power stance”, or the stance you would set up in if you were told to jump as high as you can. This is your starting position. Before you lift he bar all the way up, pause as soon as the bar...
31 Dec Single Arm Rotating Snatch – Dumbbell
HOW: Begin by placing a dumbbell on the ground in between your legs. Bend your knees and hinge forward at the waist while one arm is holding onto the dumbbell. From here, forcefully pull the dumbbell straight up overhead as you straighten your back,...
31 Dec Pause Back Squat – Barbell
HOW: Position a barbell on top of your trap muscles with a firm grip on both sides. Keep your feet about shoulder width apart. Hinge forward slightly at the hips and bend your knees performing a back squat. Once you squat down as comfortably...
31 Dec Kneeling Trunk Extension – Swiss Ball, Wall Supported
HOW: Position yourself on your knees with your feet pushing into a wall as you lean forward on a swiss ball. The swiss ball should be on your hips. Place your hands behind your back. From the leaning forward position, push into the ball...
14 Dec Bridge – Head Turns
HOW: Get set-up flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground with the knees bent at approx. 90 degrees. While maintaining a flat low back, push into the ground to bridge up and lift your hips off the ground. Your body...
14 Dec Bridge Twist and Reach – Isometric Hip Abduction, Band
HOW: Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Loop a band around your knees. Push the band out with both knees, then bring both of your hands together with your arms straight out in front...
14 Dec Bridge Twist and Reach
HOW: Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Bring both of your hands together with your arms straight out in front of your chest. From here, push into the ground and lift your hips up...
10 Dec Standing Lumbar Extension – Wall Support
HOW: Stand facing a wall and place both hands on the wall at shoulder height. Lean into the wall by gentle letting your stomach muscles relax. Try to bring your belly button to the wall in front of you slowly. Keep your elbows straight...
10 Dec Squat Jumps
HOW: Start a squat position with your knees bent and hips slightly hinged forward. Push into the ground and jump as high as you can creating the triple extension of your feet, knees, and hips. As you land go in directly into the squat...
10 Dec Single Leg RDL
HOW: In a standing position, shift your weight to one leg. Apply pressure through all of your foot and slightly bend that knee. Hinge forward at the waist while keeping your back flat and kick the opposite leg back. Pull yourself back to the...
