General Training Demos

Round Back Flat Back Hinge

Round Back Flat Back Hinge

Cues: Hinge forward maintaining lumbar extension and creating anterior pelvic tilt to stretch the hamstrings Pull into the lowest depth to accentuate hamstring stretch Roll back to standing smoothly Roll forward keeping hips forward to emphasize middle and upper back...

Prone Handstand – Wall

Prone Handstand – Wall

Cues: Create a clean line from hands through feet Actively push through shoulders into wall Brace abs, squeeze glutes, quads and calves, point toes Squeeze legs together Mistakes: Arching the low back and lifting the hips Over emphasizing posterior pelvic tilt and...

Shoulder Extension Hang

Shoulder Extension Hang

Cues: Step into hang slowly and with straight arms Keep body straight while relaxing through shoulders to stretch through chest and shoulders Breathe deep to accentuate stretch as you hang Start at an angle you feel comfortable with and work gradually towards hanging...

Skin the Cat

Skin the Cat

CUES: Start with locked knees and pointed toes and maintain throughout the entire movement. Keep elbows straight the entire set Raise legs as high as possible to create compression before raising hips Descend slowly and create tension through the chest to support in...

Skin the Cat – Drop

Skin the Cat – Drop

CUES: Start with locked knees and pointed toes and maintain throughout the entire movement. Keep elbows straight the entire set Raise legs as high as possible to create compression before raising hips Descend slowly and create tension through the chest to support in...

Muscle Up – Transition

Muscle Up – Transition

Cues: Secure false grip and enter dip support Toes should just touch ground here Trace rings around chest and pause to develop control and strength A slight forward shift of the hips will assist in controlling the negative Lower slightly then return to chest to rings...

Single Leg Good Morning

Single Leg Good Morning

Cues: Stand on one leg and keep your non-working leg low near the ground Keep your knee locked and hinge as low as possible with the goal being 90 degrees or better Maintain natural arch through the lumbar spine Maintain balance using only one leg throughout the set...

First Knuckle Push-up

First Knuckle Push-up

Cues Keep elbows locked so antecubital is facing forward Maintain strongly protracted shoulders throughout Front edge of shoulders should be slightly in front of hands to maintain load on wrists throughout ROM Mistakes Rocking back and forth as you push. This takes...

Eccentrics to Reduce Pain

Eccentrics to Reduce Pain

When training for almost anything, you are likely to experience sore joints. Repetitive stress, muscle imbalances, deficits in mobility, faulty movement patterns, tissue recovery rates, etc. can all contribute to inflammation and pain. Does this sound complicated? Not...

Kip Extension- Rings

Kip Extension- Rings

The kip extension on rings is used to develop core, scap, and glute strength. The arms should remain straight with no elbows bend throughout this movement   Cues: Raise to an inverted hang to begin Keep legs straight and lower hips until toes touch rings Keep...

Inverted Hang – Rings

Inverted Hang – Rings

The inverted hang is used to strengthen the scaps and can be performed as a single hold as well as for reps.   Cues: Body should be in a straight line from shoulders through ankles retract and elevate the scaps to resist gravity place thighs in front rings to...

Archer Push-up

Archer Push-up

Start with locked elbows and protracted shoulders, touch chest keeping one arm straight, return to start position to finish Cues: Squeeze glutes and brace abs the entire duration of the set Maintain tension and move smoothly as you lower and return to start Switch...

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