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quadriceps
Squat - Hex Bar
HOW: Get set-up holding a hex bar with the desired weight. To perform the exercise, squat to the desired depth (ideally until the weights touch the ground), return to starting position and repeat. FEEL: This will feel like a full lower body workout as well...
Jump Squat - Hex Bar
HOW: Get set-up holding a hex bar with the desired weight. To perform the exercise, begin with a partial squat followed by performing a jump. Demonstrated in the video is performing consecutive jump squats, however, if performing for the first time or working on landing...
Open up Side Step - In Place
HOW: Begin in a squat position with a band on around and above your knees. While keeping one foot in place, step in an open-up fashion to the outside to make a 90 degree angle. Hold this position for a moment, then slowly return to...
Crossover Load And Lift
HOW: Stand next to a wall and place your hand up against the wall just below shoulder height. Begin the exercise by balancing on the leg that is closest to the wall. Slowly lower yourself on the leg you're standing on by letting your hip...
Deficit Posterior Lunge - Step Up, Single Leg Balance
HOW: Stand on a box/step and know that the leg that doesn't move from the box/step will be the one working. Begin the exercise by stepping back and performing a posterior lunge followed by transitioning into a step up with single leg balance. The leg...
Groin Flow
Follow along in the video as Mike walks you through a groin flow. There is no required sets, reps, or amount of time to spend on each portion of the groin flow. Rather, listen to your body and spend as much time as you feel...
Double Exchange - Wall Supported
HOW: Begin standing up with your hands against a wall with one knee up towards your chest. Drive the elevated leg down towards the floor then quickly exchange legs back to the starting position. This movement should be performed quickly and with power. Lean up...
Curtsey Step Up
HOW: Stand in front of an elevated surface. Begin the exercise by stepping up onto the elevated surface and over and beyond the other foot (if stepping up with the left, place the left foot to the right of your right foot). Stand tall on...
Curtsey Step Down
HOW: Begin by standing on an elevated surface. While balancing on one foot, slowly lower yourself down and reach behind and past the foot that is on the elevated surface (if standing on left foot, reach behind and to the left past your left foot...
Loaded March
HOW: Grab two dumbbells or other weights in each hand. Keeping your core braced, lift your leg and opposite arm up in a "marching" position. Squeeze your glutes and quadriceps and stand tall on one leg with your core braced. You should feel very steady,...