Squatting while maintaining a bear hug creates a unique demand on the body. The arms work to keep the ball in...
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Thruster
The thruster is a strength and a conditioning exercise. At heavier loads it teaches the athlete to drive aggressively...
Banded Deficit Deadlift
Pulling from a deficit increases the demand on the quadriceps to break the bar from the floor, while adding a band to...
DB Floor Press
The DB Floor Press is an exercise to develop arm strength as well as to teach proper back tension in the press.Cues:...
Handstand – Freestanding Straddle
Cues: Secure handstand balance first Straddle wide without altering shoulder position Posterior tilt the pelvis and...
Handstand – Straddle Scissors
Cues: Secure handstand balance first Straddle wide without altering shoulder position Posterior tilt the pelvis and...
Handstand Push-up – Wall Facing to Target
Cues: Set up with hands roughly halfway between wall and target Shift forward then lower down towards target Push...
Handstand Push-up with Feet on Box to Target
Cues: Set up with tops of feet on box/support Hips should stack above hands and shoulders in top position A taller box...
Pistol Squat
Cues: Lift one leg and lock the knee and point the toe Secure balance then lower under control into bottom of squat on...
Protracted Push-up to Target
Cues: Maintain protraction and depress of scaps throughout push-up Touch the nose to the floor Keep elbows close to...
Pike Handstand Push-up to Target
Cues: Pike as high as your flexibility allows Actively compress thighs to torso Shift weight forward then down towards...
Handstand – Wall Facing Balance Drill
Cues: Create vertical alignment from hands through shoulders, hips and feet first Reach tall and out with one foot and...
