Elbow or wrist pain while squatting? Use the plank to help engage the serratus anterior to support load in the front rack and alleviate pain! Read More
Stability in Five: Planking for Front Rack Position
Stability in Five: Trunk Stability and the Squat
Two exercises to incorporate into your warm-up prior to squats to prepare the trunk for anti-rotational demands. Happy Squatting!
Stability in Five: Core Stability for 17.4
Deadlift and HSPU! Alright, here is a little core stability routine to add to your warm-up to prep the core for deadlifts and HSPU. Simple and effective!
Stability in Five: Serratus Anterior & Front Rack
Today marks the first of many five minute segments on local and global stability. Each segment will contain education on the what, why, and how, along with a short exercise prescription designed to be incorporated into warm-up or movement prep. The first topic: Engagement of the serratus anterior in the front rack position to prepare… Read More
Can you Pistol Squat?
Open 2017 is upon us, and I anticipate pistols this year. Do you have yours? When coaching, I often see athletes struggling with the pistol. It takes mobility. Balance. Single leg strength. And, the ability to flex the lumbar spine. Take a watch, give it a try, and let me know your results! Exercise… Read More
