Elevating the heel on the pistol squat places a greater demand on the quadriceps and the VMO. The reduced requirement...
Gymnastics and Bodyweight Articles
Ring Pull-up Single Ring
Pulling in supination on a single ring makes it easy to isolate pulling mechanics and prevents a clear definition of a...
Ring Pull-up – Side Emphasis
Pulling to one side on a ring pull-up emphasizes unilateral strength. A quality negative further builds upon this...
No Push-up Burpee – Double Kick Back
The no push-up burpee double kick back is a burpee variation that reduces the work requirement of the upper body, but...
Burpee – Double Push-up
The burpee with two push ups is a burpee variation that doubles the amount of work done by the upper bodyCues: Place...
Burpee
The Burpee is a basic conditioning exercise that involves a hinge at the hips and a push-up. It is a simple and...
Burpee – Double Kick Back
Cues: Kick all the way back so your hips are in line between your hands and feet Do a full range of motion push-up...
Horse Stance + Sumo Good Morning
0Horse stance + sumo GM is a hip mobility exercise. It combines active straddle with hip flexion to open the hips and...
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...
