8 Exercises To Be A Better Athlete
Use these eight exercises to increase your athleticism and performance.
The Strength-Speed Continuum and Force-Velocity Curve For Sports Performance
Understand how to improve sports performance by using the force-velocity curve and strength-speed continuum to your advantage.
Band Face Pulls
Primary Muscles Used: Rear Delts Upper Traps Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Band should be choked to a rack or piece of equipment that is approximately face level. Keep ribs down, arms long, and pull back with the elbows coming back behind the body. Always keep the elbows up and pull towards the…
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Chest should be flat against the pad, with feet against the support piece at the back. Keep head and neck neutral. After unracking the lever arm, pull elbows back without allowing shoulders to roll forward. Various grip positions may be offered…
Tri-Pod DB Row
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Starting position is such that feet are even, with one arm placed on a bench or other support piece of equipment. Row back towards the hip and middle back, focusing on pulling the elbow back. Ensure that the torso remains…
Half Kneeling Band Row
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Start in the half kneeling position, one leg up, the other leg with the knee on the floor. The arm that will row will be on the same side as the leg that is down. Ensure that the torso remains upright, as…
Half Kneeling DB Overhead Press
Primary Muscles Used: Deltoid Triceps Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Start in the half kneeling position, one leg up, the other leg with the knee on the floor. The arm that will press will the on the same side as the leg that is down. Ensure that the torso remains upright, as there…
Kickstand RDL
Primary Muscles Used: Hamstrings Glutes Erectors Key Points To Keep In Mind: Start in the kickstand position, where one foot is off-set forward, and the back leg is supported with the toes on the ground. This can be loaded in a various of ways, but typically DB’s and KB’s work best hanging from the sides.…
Bent Over Med Ball Chest Pass
Primary Muscles Used: Pectoralis Major Triceps Abdominals Key Points To Keep In Mind: Ensure the client can hinge properly. Back should remain neutral while bent over. This should be done explosively and with high effort. Press hard. Use a med ball that will bounce back some, and should be on the light side, 4-10 pounds…