Exercises Articles

Weightlifting Footwork – Pulling to Receiving Position

  More cleans and snatches are lost because of poor footwork than for any other reason. Learning to accurately move the feet from your pulling stance to your receiving stance will make you a better weightlifter. Cues: Start in your pulling position for the snatch or...
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Straddle L-Sit – Extension

This is an active mobility drill to build towards a straddle L-sit and eventually the stalder press. Cues: Keep the hands flat on the box. This builds wrist mobility and strength. Extend the knees forcefully with toes pointed each rep. Straddle hard and do not rest...
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Straddle L-Sit – Elevated

Elevating the hands in the straddle L-sit enables the athletes to implement this skill into their training before they have the strength, or the mobility to execute on the floor. Cues: Keep the hands flat on the box. This builds wrist mobility and strength. Straddle...
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Hip Flexion with External Rotation on Box

Supporting with the front leg in external rotation develops powerful hips and extends functional range of motion. This drill also challenges hip extension in the back leg and will lead to buttery hips when done consistently Cues: Bend the front knee as needed to feel...
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