General Training Articles

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 for the posterior chain. A relatively light weight should be used and the movement should focus on developing and building strength in a slowly...

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 athlete balancing on the ball of the foot. Using a slant board is preferable, but placing the heel on a weight to create a similar angle is an effective...

Goblet Heels Elevated Squat

The goblet heels elevated squat is a quadriceps and knee strengthening exercise. By elevating the heels the forward load is increased without necessitating abnormal ankle flexibility. Adding weight requires and builds more strength in the associated muscles and...

Heels Elevated Squat

The heels elevated squat is a quadriceps and knee strengthening exercise. By elevating the heels the forward load is increased without necessitating abnormal ankle flexibility.   Cues: Keep the torso vertical and squat straight down Allow the knees to go forward...