Upper body mobility for olympic lifting
Sally gives her top 3 easy-to-do mobility exercises to improve mobility around shoulders and upper back for olympic weightlifting. Do these exercises pre-workout and at home with a broomstick for best...
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In this video Sally gives you three ways to get deeper in your squat. These are all tips you can try right away – you don’t have to spend time improving mobility first. The post Get a deeper squat...
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Lunge variation for runners
Here’s a variation on the lunge that I have been using with my runner clients to great effect. Recommended if you have tight hip flexors. The post Lunge variation for runners appeared first on Strength...
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Olympic lifting preparation (1): overhead squat and front squat
It’s the perennial problem: how can I practise my olympic lifting or prepare to learn olympic lifting in a commercial gym? I don’t have the right equipment, the management won’t like it and I don’t...
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Improve your snatch receiving position
Do you have problems holding snatches overhead? Do your shoulders feel unstable in the snatch receiving position? You will benefit from strengthening this position specifically. Not just hoping that...
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How to stop falling over in a deep squat position
Feeling like you are going to fall over when in a deep squat position is very common. Most people think it’s just lack of flexibility but it is also lack of balance. Follow these drills to improve...
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Better ankle mobility for squats
Poor ankle mobility is a major barrier to a decent, deep squat position. Not to mention the overhead squat and snatch receiving position. The drills and exercises in this video will allow you to...
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Mobility for weightlifting
A regular warm up mobility routine is essential to get the best out of your weight training. The routine in the video below includes all the major areas in weight training that can easily get tight...
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Glute activation band walks
Glute activation band walks are one of my go-to drills for people who struggle to keep their knees over their feet when lifting or running. This video shows how to do glute activation band walks with...
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