Strengthening

Cues when performing IWTY: Lay prone on the ball with feet on the ground for support and balance. During I with arms on your side, squeeze shoulder blades together. During W with elbows flexed, squeeze shoulder blades together. During T with arms extended to the side, squeeze shoulder blades together. During Y with arms extended […]

Cues when performing Kettlebell Deadlift: Stand with kettlebell between feet. Bend your knees just slightly and tip forward at waist pushing hips back until hands reach kettlebell. Lift your chest up and straighten your lower back. Take a big breath, hold it, and stand up with the weight squeezing glutes at top.

Cues when performing Kettlebell Swing: Stand over the top of kettlebell with feet slightly wider apart than shoulder-width. Bend over at hip with neutral spine reaching down to grasp kettlebell. Lift kettlebell with arms straight extending knees and hips. Drive hips forward and back in a swinging motion allowing kettlebell to drop between thighs and […]

Cues when performing Landmines: Single arm press, stand holding the weighted end of the barbell in front of your chest. Feet level and shoulder-width apart. Press the weight up until your arm is extended, bring it back down slowly and controlled.

Cues when performing Miniband Lateral Squats: With band around lower thigh just above knee and slight knee bend. Tip forward at waist pushing hips back maintaining neutral spine. Drive knees apart, spreading band. Keep tension on band and take small steps sideways.

Cues when performing Overhead Press: Standing with weight in hand and forearms vertical with wrists over elbows. While keeping scapula pulled down drive weight up over head. Finish with weight over shoulder and elbow with neutral spine.