The band-resisted cat-camel is a simple upgrade to the classic cat-camel that builds real thoracic mobility, recruits the serratus and core, and assists you into deeper spinal extension. Learn how to set up, perform, and program this resistance band mobility drill for powerlifters, combat sports athletes, swimmers, golfers, and anyone with a stiff upper back. Brought to you by Brandon Smitley of THIRST Gym in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The lateral lunge to curtsy lunge is a frontal-plane flow that builds hip mobility, stronger glutes and adductors, and more athletic side-to-side movement with little or no equipment. Learn how to perform it step by step, why frontal-plane training matters, and three ways to program it — as a dynamic warm-up, a loaded strength exercise, or a bodyweight conditioning finisher.
Discover the 45° Half Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch, an advanced mobility exercise that effectively targets both your hip flexor complex and adductor muscles in one efficient movement. This versatile stretch can be performed as a standalone mobility drill, incorporated into your warm-up routine before lower body training, or used as a movement filler between sets to maximize recovery time while improving hip function. Learn proper technique, breathing strategies, and programming recommendations to unlock better hip mobility, potentially reduce low back discomfort, and enhance your overall movement quality.