A great beginning deadlift variation Looking to learn how to deadlift but unsure where you should start? Are you or your client thinking: “YOU WANT ME TO MOVE MY HIPS HOW?” Then fam, the snatch grip RDL might be the perfect deadlift variation to start with. If you are unsure why this version is great, when it should be programmed, or how in the heck to do it, don’t worry, ya boi Big Z has you covered! Check out the video and post below to learn all about the awesomeness that is the snatch grip RDL.
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Overhead Shoulder Mobility | FIXED WITHOUT STRETCHING | Case Study
Does going overhead feel stuck? Then you MUST watch this case study Full overhead motion is important for many sports, yet so few people have access to the full range. It’s super common to feel a block, stuck, or limited. The issue? There aren’t really any good solutions to getting more overhead. I mean, come on, we all know stretching doesn’t really cut it. What if there was a way to remove that overhead block without a single stretch? Instead, just choosing the right weight room exercises for them mobility gains? We did that in today’s case study. Watch us help someone with limited shoulder mobility, and see the 4 exercises (and one manual technique) that both increased shoulder mobility and removed that sense of feeling blocked. No stretch required 😉
Read MoreKettlebell Arm Bar for Shoulder Mobility
An underappreciated kettlebell exercise The kettlebell armbar is a vastly underrated move for improving your range of motion, strength, and stability in your upper body. The reason why it’s underrated and underutilized is because it’s quite unclear when to program this activity and how to execute it most effectively. We will change that with today’s post.
Read MoreSplit Squat Form – A LIVE Coaching Example
Troubleshooting split squat compensations with two cases Split squats are one of the hardest exercises to coach. There are a lot of potential movement compensations that will limit you or your client’s ability to get the most out of this versatile move. Is there an easy way to navigate these issues with these split squats? Can I make coaching this move easier? I think so. In today’s video, you’ll see me navigate two different clients who were having difficulty performing a split squat during my seminar, Human Matrix. If you have someone who: – Can’t descend well in the split squat– Can’t keep the front heel on the ground– Feel too much quad in the back leg– Can’t keep a good torso position during the split squat Then you’ll definitely want to check this out!
Read MoreKettlebells, Pelvis, and Ribcage (Oh My!)
How do infrasternal angles pelvis mechanics, and the scapulae relate to hardstyle kettlebell training? We talk about it in this podcast I did with Iron Revival. Check it out below:
Read MoreCommon Squat Compensations
If you have a butt wink, collapse your knees and more, you definitely want to read this! The squat is an excellent exercise for both enhancing lower body range of motion and strength, but it’s not so great if you have a bunch of wild compensations doing it. What are some of the common compensatory activities that we see in the squat, which ones are “bad,” and most importantly, what shall we do about it? You’ll get your answer in Movement Debrief Episode 159!
Read MoreBridging the Gap Between Table Testing and Training
Many of the moves we use to improve range of motion are a little weird. What if I have a client who wants to lift them heavy-ass weights? They want to feel like they did something. How can we bridge this gap? Watch this video to learn how. Applying the movement model to fitness Don’t underestimate the power of some of these simple breathing moves. When coached well, your clients will shake and get absolutely cooked. It’s a beautiful sight. Often, the key differentiator between feeling nothing and feeling a whole lot with some of the simple breathing moves is the stack. Make sure you have the stack. But remember folks, these moves are not something we just throw into the program willy nilly. These moves are merely regressions of the common moves that we perform in the gym. The Lewitt position is a regression of your midrange depth of the squat. If we understand the different positions we need to utilize to improve various ranges of motion, we can pick common gym moves to get range of motion changes. For example, if someone has a loss of external rotation, we might choose a 2 kettlebell front squat: If I need internal rotation in the arms and legs, pushups could be MONEY: Need to rotate like a boss? Well fam, a 1 arm press could change da game!
Read MoreHack Squat Troubleshooting
Hack squats can be a great choice for lower body gains and to increase your upper-body mobility.
Learn how to program these effectively by checking out this post
Read MoreProne Hamstring Curl Troubleshooting
How would you like to get bigger hammies, better leg mobility, and crush your lower body? Then the prone hamstring curl could be a money move for you. Peep this article to learn more about it.
Read MoreSplit Squat Biomechanics
The split squat is incredibly versatile, but how can I most effectively use it to drive the range of motions I need. Or why in the heck is my person compensating in that way when they do the split squat?
We will answer that with this post, as the split squat can vary its rotational qualities depending on factors such as depth, arm positioning, and more!
If you are ready to absolutely crush all things split squat, then check out Movement Debrief Episode 152 below to find out!
Read MoreTop Training Techniques for Athletes
If you golf or look at olympic lifting, you’ll want to peep this podcast
Read MoreHow to Program Chops and Lifts
Chops and lifts are great exercises, but do you ever ask why they are so great?
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