Glute Ham Roller Jacknife

Learn how to perform the glute ham roller jackknife, an underrated anti-extension core exercise that combines plank-style bracing with trunk and hip flexion to target the lower abs and hip flexors. Strength coach Brandon Smitley of THIRST Gym breaks down the setup, technique, common mistakes, progressions, and programming so you can build a stronger, more controlled midsection. Ideal for wrestlers, powerlifters, and stiff athletes who need more flexion in their training.

Glute Ham Roller Buzz Saw Plank

The glute ham roller buzzsaw plank is a scalable anti-extension core exercise that builds the trunk stability athletes actually need for sport. Learn how to coach the setup, avoid common mistakes, and program it for time, reps, or added load — plus who benefits most, from wrestlers and powerlifters to beginners. A go-to buzzsaw plank variation from strength coach Brandon Smitley of THIRST Gym.

Glute Ham Roller Hamstring Walks

The glute ham roller hamstring walk is a concentric-only finisher that torches the hamstrings while doubling as prehab and injury-prevention work. Because it emphasizes knee flexion without heavy eccentric loading, it’s one of the few hamstring exercises you can program in-season without adding soreness. Learn how to set it up, coach it, load it, and program it for athletes in any sport.

Glute Ham Roller Ab Fallout

The glute ham roller ab fallout is a powerful anti-extension core exercise that builds serious abdominal strength and spinal stability for athletes and lifters alike. Learn proper kneeling technique, the most common mistakes that quietly wreck your results, and how to program this eccentric-focused movement for wrestlers, powerlifters, and everyday fitness clients. Master the ab fallout and unlock a stronger, more resilient core — no crunches required.

Glute Ham Roller Single Leg Leg Curl

Master the single-leg glute ham roller leg curl, a brutal unilateral hamstring exercise that builds serious posterior-chain strength using only your bodyweight. Learn proper technique, the muscles it works, common mistakes to avoid, and how to program it to fix side-to-side imbalances and protect your knees. A must-have hamstring builder for wrestlers, combat athletes, and anyone who has outgrown the standard glute ham roller leg curl.

Seated Vertical Jump

The seated vertical jump is a simple, equipment-light plyometric exercise that builds explosive power and rate of force development by teaching athletes to produce force from a dead stop. In this guide, Brandon Smitley of THIRST Gym breaks down proper box height, jump stance, landing mechanics, and programming so you can jump higher and get off the ground faster. It’s the perfect power drill whether you’re in a fully equipped facility or training at home with just a chair.