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Unconventional And Simple Strength Moves For Function

October 27, 2016
Brandon
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Do you implement strength moves that are a bit unconventional and go against the status quo?
Does your strength program help to improve your overall physical function?
Do you like incorporating different strength moves to help challenge you in different ways?

The key to a quality strength program is being able to utilize what tools and strength moves you have at your disposal to get the job done. This can range from equipment to knowledge, but regardless of the tools the principles of acquiring an optimal level of strength and mobility should be based on incorporating movements to benefit your body’s overall function. After all, form always follows function. Now buckle your chinstrap and get to work with these unique strength moves to elevate your functional fitness.

Everyone’s A Fitness Expert: Why Operation Is Untrusted In The Fitness Industry

October 13, 2016
Brandon
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I remember years ago having a parent approach me about training their kid for the purpose of developing speed. The kid was a football player and certainly needed speed, but most importantly he needed to develop a foundation of strength in order to be in a position to acquire speed in the first place. Of course, as a coach this was apparent to me, but to the parent this logic didn’t quite line up.

Triple Extension: Making Strength Gains With Hip, Knee, & Ankle Extenstion

September 27, 2016
Brandon
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Over the years it’s been a common practice among coaches, trainers, and organizations to implement Olympic lifts with the intent on developing power and athleticism. After all, at the end of the day a stronger athlete is a more competitive athlete…OR are they? Continue reading so that we can explore this concept in deeper detail.

Shoulder Integrity: Priming And Strengthening Your Shoulders For Performance

September 15, 2016
Brandon
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Are you experiencing tightness and immobility in your shoulders?
Do you experience shoulder pain on a regular basis?
Are you currently using any exercises to prime your shoulders for movement prior to your training?
Do you want to learn how to develop and maintain healthy strong shoulders for the long haul?

Are you looking for a better plan for strengthening your shoulders? When it comes to training these days many people really have to work to prime their bodies before they can even get into the driver’s seat to start doing any work. Since the career world has transitioned to including jobs where sitting has taken precedence over physical activity the need for priming the body for movement is a bigger deal now more than ever.

We can couple this with the fact that technology has also created an entire generation of lazy individuals that have lost a great deal of function in their bodies. This is the case due to many people developing postural imbalances and weaknesses from crouching over and looking at computer screens and handheld devices for the majority of the day. Because of this coaches and trainers have to constantly battle through these issues on a regular basis. Today I want to talk about some ways we can enhance your shoulder integrity and prime and strengthen this mobile joint for other more useful activity compared to just holding and reading your cellphone.

Honing Strength: The Importance Of Reaction And Coordinated Movement

September 8, 2016
Brandon
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True strength is about honing your physical skills by being able to control and coordinate your body through certain actions. This ability to coordinate your strength is something that is necessary for everyday function, particularly if your everyday activity involves significant use of your body. In life or death the ability to hone and coordinate your physical strength can make all the difference in the world.