Elevating the heel on the pistol squat places a greater demand on the quadriceps and the VMO. The reduced requirement...
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Straight Leg Dumbbell Deadlift with Toes Up
Elevating the toes and keeping the knees straight make this version of the deadlift an effective active mobility drill...
Poliquin Step Up
The Poliquin step up is a VMO-centric exercise. It is a scaled down version of the Peterson step up which has the...
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...
Handstand – Slide Away
Cues: Secure handstand alignment against wall Allow shoulders to drift forward to close the shoulder and slide the...
Handstand – Wall Facing Partial Tuck
Cues: Stack hands, shoulders, hips into vertical alignment Keeping pelvis neutral, slightly bend the knees towards the...
Push-up – Bottom Hold
Cues: Lower to 1-2" from ground and hold Keep body in a straight line from shoulders through hips into feet Mistakes:...
Seated Piriformis Stretch
Cues: Take a seat and cross one ankle over the other knee Hinge forward to stretch glute the up leg side You can push...