Posts in "Exercises You Should Be Doing"

Exercises You Should Be Doing: T-Spine Wall Rotation With Lift-Off

  The ability to “access” thoracic extension (and rotation) can be a game changer for a lot of people; especially for those who spend an inordinate amount of time sitting at a desk job. In no particular order, t-spine extension & rotation: Allows the shoulder blades to move, particularly with regards to scapular retraction and… Read more

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Bench Assisted ValSlide RDL With Reach

I know the name of today’s Exercise You Should Be Doing seems like a mouthful, but I promise it’s easier done than said. More cogent to the point is that it’s one of my new favorite drills to help trainees groove the Single Leg RDL. I’ve Written About This Shit Before I view the Single-Leg… Read more

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Offset Glute Bridge DB Press

It’s been a while since I’ve offered a glimpse into my exercise library and shared an example of something I’ve been playing around with of late. Today’s exercise is nothing revolutionary, but it’s simplicity is one of the reasons I feel it’s so effective. Whether you workout at home or in a commercial gym it… Read more

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Deadbug Floor Press

I don’t say this lightly. I am IronmanDeadbugs are underrated and you need to be doing more of them. I believe they’re as important and integral of an exercise to your success in the weight-room as squats, deadlifts, or just about any barbell lift you can think of. In fact, I’d go so far as… Read more

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Renegade Push-Up

Push-ups are an underrated exercise. Meatheads scoff at the notion of adding them to their programs. “Too easy,” most will say. “Not not going to make me pecy enough.” Athletes roll their eyes at them. “Not going to get me to the show, bro,” they’ll retort. Au contraire I say. Do Your Fucking Push-Ups Yeah,… Read more

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Transverse Landmine Snatch

All I have to say is that today’s Exercise You Should Be Doing will make you make this face. It’s that cool.   Or, I don’t know, if that doesn’t do the trick, what if I told you I’m not wearing a shirt as I write this post, maybe that would help? Anyways, today’s exercise I… Read more

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Anchored T-Spine Extension

There’s few things people need more of: Bacon Sex That’s pretty much it Oh, and more thoracic extension. Many people spend an inordinate amount of their time in a ball of flexion that having “access” to requisite amounts of t-spine extension is a commodity it today’s day and age. What’s more, many of the drills… Read more

Exercises You Should Be Doing: Anchored KB Row

I’ll be the first to admit my brain is a little lackluster. It doesn’t work in the same fashion as other coaches like, say, Ben Bruno, BJ Gaddour, or Meghan Callaway. I’m often dumbfounded by all the practical (and inventive) ways they’re able to put their own spin on certain exercises and/or methodologies. I’ll watch… Read more