I’m always trying to find creative ways to improve my shoulder mobility. One of the positions I seem to have lost since Ive started BJJ is a solid overhead position. Don’t get me wrong, I can still get there, but it no longer comes as easy as it used to. A few days ago I … Read More
The Turkish Get Up is a powerful exercise. By doing TGU’s regularly you can build strength, improve shoulder stability and create a rock solid core. Turkish Get Ups are beautiful to watch when executed correctly, but it’s also a fairly technical exercise and can be frustrating for some individuals. Here are a few of my favorite drills that … Read More
I’m always looking for ways to improve my overall mobility and movement competency. And to be honest, I just want to feel better. When I have some spare time, I like to experiment with different drills and exercises. The hope is that I put together quick and effective protocols I think will work for most people. Today, … Read More
One of my favorite exercises in the world is the Turkish get up. Most coaches agree the TGU a great exercise, but many times understanding each of the positions can be tough to a beginner. In fact, I’d argue one of the toughest things to teach people who are new to training is how to pack their shoulder … Read More
I’m huge fan of simple. I’ve seen the best results in my training career when clients (or myself) adhere to a simple and progressive training template. Some Training Programs I Love Weighted Pull-up Training Program (a program I posted earlier this year) Fighter Pull-up Training Program (via Pavel) Kettlebells and Deadlifts (via Pavel) When I take a look back … Read More
The lateral squat with counterbalance mobility drill can improve your efficiency in the squat, single leg squat, single leg deadlift, lunge, and deadlift. However, like all exercises, you must perform the drill properly to reap the benefits. It’s best to start this drill without any weight until you own the pattern. Once you understand the basics, it’s … Read More
Pull-ups are one of my favorite exercises. I’ve been performing weighted pull-ups for ten years now. I’ve learned that in order to reach your goals you must follow a smart program and be careful not to overtrain. From my experience, you should never perform more than 15 reps in a training session and you need to make … Read More
Did you know you can train with kettlebells to increase your vertical leap? The kettlebell swing, in particular, is a great exercise for many reasons, but today we’ll discuss how practicing and nailing this exercise can help you improve your vertical leap. The vertical leap is used as a measure for athleticism among high school, collegiate … Read More
I Googled “Kettlebell Classes.” That’s how I found Skill of Strength. I was changing jobs and bored with my current routine, so it was time to find a new gym. Obviously, I hoped to find something more interesting and “sticky” than my previous fitness endeavors, which almost always resulted in a stint on a treadmill … Read More