Deltoid raises are a staple shoulder exercise‼️ Did you know lateral deltoid raises and the scaption exercise are some of the best rotator cuff exercises for shoulder health⁉️ Every shoulder program should incorporate some sort of deltoid raise. However, not every person can jump right into traditional...
I have been using the sport cord A LOT lately due to it’s versatility. I like the name, but it is definitely not limited to only ‘sport’ specific exercises. I find myself using the sport cord early on after common lower body surgeries to improve...
I’ve been doing a lot of hiking lately in preparation for a big trip in Peru late this summer. With hiking comes elevation gain, but what goes up must come down‼️Hiking/walking downhill adds stress to the front of the knee, especially the quad/patellar tendon. With...
Reactive Neuromuscular Training (RNT) is a technique used to improve movement quality and exercise form. RNT utilizes external resistance (I.E., resistance band) to facilitate an automatic, subconscious response at the neuromuscular level. This can translate into improved movement patterns with less compensation. I love using...
Linear med ball slams are just as, if not more, important for athletes. A big difference with med ball slams is the emphasis on deceleration (think brakes). I tend to prescribe med ball slams first prior to med ball throws to build big brakes. You...
Med ball throw exercises are an excellent way to build strength-speed and power. Lateral/rotational med ball throws are especially important for rotational/multi-directional athletes. Some example sports include golf, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, and track & field. However, lateral/rotational med ball throws should not be reserved only...
We make an effort to not use the word ‘functional’ when we refer to exercises. However, there are ‘functional’ movements that are a part of life, and carry is one of them. Building carry strength can make life easier, here are a few examples of...
Squatting is one of the most fundamental movement patterns in life. It is OK to squat differently than someone else, lets make that clear. It is also OK to not squat perfectly when going about life to pick something up, grab something you dropped, doing...
I have been seeing a lot of runners lately and this exercise progression has been a staple in their program. If you watch someone run (thats just what us movement enthusiasts do when people run by us) you’ll notice that almost everyone has a different...
ACLr recovery is a beast. It is tedious, it is something individuals have to live with and work at for the rest of their lives, and the medical field is still learning more about how to improve outcomes each and every year. One of the...
