Test your unilateral strength with these bodyweight pull variations: Single-Arm Pull Up ‘Close the gap’ between hips and ribs to keep core active and avoid rotation in the torso. Single-Arm Single-Leg Pull Ups Keep a straight line from your bent knee to your shoulders Avoid any rotation in the torso. Rotation Pull Ups ‘bow andContinue reading “Single-arm Pull Up Progressions || Suspension Training Series”
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Push Progression || Suspension Training Series
PUSH PROGRESSIONS From foundational strength to advanced variations – try these to challenge your bodyweight push patterns: Push Ups ‘Close the gap’ between hips and ribs to ensure a strong core. Step the feet back to progress difficulty. Single-Leg Push Ups ‘Close the gap’ between hips and ribs to keep core active and avoid rotationContinue reading “Push Progression || Suspension Training Series”
Have Clients Struggling to Prevent Lumbar Hyperextending?
GluteActivation #SpineHealth #functionaltraining A common issue many face is trying to contract the glutes but without proper hip control end up overextending the spine instead. Add and squeeze a foam roller between a knee and the same elbow, this prevents the ribs from flaring and the hips from tilting so the glute max is inContinue reading “Have Clients Struggling to Prevent Lumbar Hyperextending?”
Kettlebell Press for Hypertrophy
functionaltraining #MuscleGrowth #FitnessTips Two ways we can stimulate hypertrophy are through tension and stretch. The kettlebell floor press to arm bar does both! How the set looks is: With a heavy bellx10 presses x1 Arm bar with 20-30sec hold complete at least 3 consecutive sets Check out our official website at: https://functionaltraininginstitute.com/
Exercises for Scapulothoracic Rhythm
functionaltraining #RotatorCuff #Underswitch Try these drills to improve your scapulothoracic rhythm. Banded Face pull to Y-pressKettlebell Arm BarUnderswitch to Downward dog toe touch To alleviate inappropriate stress on the glenohumeral joint (ball & socket) we need to learn a multitude of ways the scapula and thoracic joint work together to put the rotator cuff inContinue reading “Exercises for Scapulothoracic Rhythm”
Double Kettlebell Flow Series || Advanced Moves
These advanced moves will challenge your coordination and your heart rate – practice each movement separately before trying this flow! Try 8 reps of each or 15 seconds of each, with one move flowing into the next: Monkey Cleans Alternating Rotation Overhead Press Rack Side Lunge Glide Seesaw Rows Check out our official website at:Continue reading “Double Kettlebell Flow Series || Advanced Moves”
Trendy Hip Drills
Try these three drills to improve the Trendelenburg sign of the hip: Banded hip Iso-integration Single leg RDL to Back step lunge Single-leg weight exchange Single leg Wall RDL The Trendelenburg sign tells us there may be laziness within the glute med of the hip which will show up as a drop when on oneContinue reading “Trendy Hip Drills”
Double Kettlebell Flow Series || Descending Ladder
Complete this descending ladder, one move flowing into the next. Then rest and repeat! 10 x Suitcase Deadlifts 8 x Bent Over Rows 6 x Prisoner Get Up 4 x Curtsey Lunge + Overhead Press Check out our official website at: https://functionaltraininginstitute.com/
Double Kettlebell Flow Series || Full Body Flow
Fire up your heart rate with this full body flow! Complete 4 reps of each movement: Renegade Push Up Swing + High Pull Rack Squat + Lateral Step Check out our official website at: https://functionaltraininginstitute.com/
Functional Bag Flow Series || Intense Body Flow
Try this flow as a 4 – 8 minute AMRAP, the goal is not to stop – don’t let the bag touch the floor! Complete 4 reps of each movement: Snatch + Lunge + Press Squat + Lateral Step Deadlift + Bent Over Row Check out our official website at: https://functionaltraininginstitute.com/
