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December Thoughts (2024)

As we wrap up this year it is a great time to look back and see how far we have come. If you happen to have your old...

Eccentrics to Reduce Pain

When training for almost anything, you are likely to experience sore joints. Repetitive stress, muscle imbalances,...

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Power Clean on Plates

Power Clean on Plates

This is an effective drill to teach athletes to pick their feet up in order to generate greater acceleration on their third pull, as well as to increase the consistency and balance of the receiving position. Cues: Place weights, or other wide flat objects, against the...

Prone Straddle Extension

Prone Straddle Extension

Developing a powerful straddle will stabilize your lower back and is integral to keeping a body healthy. Not all leg exercises are done standing up, or lifting weights. Using reps is an effective way to develop awareness and power in the straddle. Cues: Grasp the...

Prone Straddle Hold

Prone Straddle Hold

Developing a powerful straddle will stabilize your lower back and is integral to keeping a body healthy. Not all leg exercises are done standing up, or lifting weights. Cues: Grasp the bench using both arms. The closer you hold the to edge the heavier your lower half...

L-Sit on Floor

L-Sit on Floor

A core building behemoth of an exercise. Performing L-sits on the floor challenges scapular depression and mobility as well as growing your abs. It may seem like your arms are too short to push your hips off the floor, but with strong pressure downwards your shoulders...

Tall Clean

Tall Clean

The tall clean is a technique drill for improving the pull under on the clean. It develops quickness and aggression in the third pull. Performed at an appropriate weight this is an extremely effective exercise learning to be "fast."  Cues: Start in a balanced position...

Clean

The clean is an exercise used to develop strength, power and force absorption. It can be trained specifically for the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, or used to develop athletes in a wide variety of sports. Entire books are written on the proper set up and execution...

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