We made up the title of this drill because the actual description is incredibly long. However, it’s still accurate because it really is a great mobility drill. What we’ll go over in today’s video is a front-foot-elevated split squat paired with a behind-the-neck overhead press. The goal of this mobility drill is to improve overall hip … Read More
I’m guilty of running through a quick prep (just to say I did it) and then jumping into my training as quickly as possible. The majority of you probably do this as well. Let’s face it, you’re not bragging to your buddies that today is shoulder and hip mobility day in the gym. However, although … Read More
You’ve heard this before. “Squats are bad for your knees.” I don’t know the origin of this foolishness about squats being bad for your knees, but it needs to stop! I’ve been a personal trainer and strength coach for about 12 years now. Over those years, I think I’ve seen 2 cases where someone shouldn’t … Read More
Here is a video follow up to my T-spine mobility post. This is the order of the exercises on the video Crocodile breath– 2-5 minutes to reset breathing Foam Roller- 15 -20 rolls in each position– T- spine will elbows together– Segmental extension over foam roller then onto tennis ball– Pecs with shoulder corkscrew– Lats … Read More
So recently I have noticed that people throw around the phrase ” T-spine mobility” alot. It’s getting used almost as much as “functional” and “core” At RKC II this weekend I noticed that several candidates knew that they needed better ” T-spine mobility” but were doing the wrong drills to address specific needs in certain … Read More