The heels elevated squat is a quadriceps and knee strengthening exercise. By elevating the heels the forward load is...
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Archer Pull-up – Rings
The archer pull-up on rings is a unilateral pulling exercise and is a progression towards the one arm chin-up. It...
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat – Dumbbell
The front foot elevated split squat is a combination of strength and mobility. By lunging deep you will build ankle...
The Diagonal Stretch
Diagonal Stretch – Advanced
Cues: Keep the front leg straight Everything else with the diagonal stretch Mistakes: Bending back knee excessively...
Diagonal Stretch
Cues: Start with heels together and toes turned out 45 degrees Step back from the heel into your diagonal stretch...
Protracted Push-up
Cues: Maintain protraction and depress of scaps throughout push-up Touch the nose to the floor Keep elbows close to...
Wushu Stretch – 45 Degrees
Cues: Get the heel very close to the brace point Hinge with flat back Keep hips square to the stretch Mistakes:...
Front and Back Lever Pulls – Tuck
Cues: Start in inverted hang with desired amount of tuck Lower into front lever and hold Pull back to inverted hang in...
Skin the Cat – Flat Back
Cues: Pull and lower into skin the cat with a flat back Allow body to relax into full skin the cat Flatten back to...
Handstand – Kick Up – Wall Assisted
The wall assisted kick up is a drill for those already somewhat comfortable with entering a freestanding handstand. In...
Handstand – L-Switches on Wall
L-switches are a great drill for those working to develop consistency with their handstand entries. Learning the...