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Swim Kicks

15 Sep, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core

WHAT ARE SWIM KICKS? Swim kicks is a beginners level abdominal exercise that targets rectus and transverse abdominis. WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? if you are just starting out in training then swim kicks are a great way to build some foundation core strength. More...

Sit-in-the-Band Z Press

24 Aug, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders, Exercises - Unique

Ankle Stretches & Drills for Mobility

17 Aug, 2020 | Blog, Exercises - Unique, Science, Videos

Back at you with some ankle stretches & drills to improve your function ability. Poor flexibility of the ankle can thwart your gains from squats, so it’s an issue that should be addressed, especially if you are new to training. Squatting deep engages glutes, which are...

Starfish Plank – Core Balance

15 Aug, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Core, Exercises - Unique

Improve your core balance with Starfish Planks by watching the video at the far bottom. As you will see, this is not an exercise that you would often see used in the gym, or given by instructors, but I love it! WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE AND WHEN? Intermediate -...

Overhead Sit-Up with Resistance Band – Core Exercises

4 Aug, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Core, Exercises - Unique

This is one of the more advanced core exercises for building explosive strength. If you're capable, but are not doing overhead sit-ups on a regular basis for some reason then you are missing out on some big gains! WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? Recommended for...

Stand-in-the-Band Overhead Press

29 Jul, 2020 | Blog, Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders

Prone Band Rotations – Improve Your Posture

28 Jul, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Shoulders, Exercises - Unique

Improve your posture by adding prone resistance band rotations to your back and/or shoulders routine. Although broomstick rotations and standing rotations with a resistance band are very similar and effective, you may find that switching to a prone (face down)...

Stand-on-the-Band Single Arm Row

24 Jul, 2020 | Blog, Exercises - Back

Butterfly Hip Thrusters: Glute Activation

24 Jul, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Core, Exercises - Legs, Exercises - Unique

WHAT IS GLUTE ACTIVATION? Glute activation is a process that encourages an exertion of force from the gluteus muscle group that is strong enough to dominate lower body movements as opposed to other muscles, such as the quadriceps, or lower back. If your glutes are...

Box Squats: How to Advance

24 Jul, 2020 | Exercises, Exercises - Legs

The video below explains how to correctly perform and advance the box squat, so that you can eventually squat with perfect form. WHO SHOULD USE THIS EXERCISE? Beginners who lack the ideal bio-mechanics for squatting ass-to-the-grass. This could be down to poor glute...