Plank Pull Throughs are one of my favorite plank variations. In addition to training the core, they also are great for shoulder stability by bracing on one arm while the other pulls a kettlebell or dumbbell under the body. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Plank Pull Throughs including important…
When shopping for a new elliptical, there are a lot of features that go into the decision-making process. How smooth is it, how much incline does it have, does it have a tv and what’s the price are all popular means to which to filter through ellipticals until you find the one you want. But,…
Sit-ups are probably one of the first exercises you ever did back in grade school gym class. And, whether you’re a first grader or a world-class athlete, Sit-ups are an extremely effective core exercise. However, sometimes you may find yourself wanting a Sit-up alternative. Maybe Sit-ups bother your back or maybe you just want to…
Hollow Rocks are a core exercise that emphasizes bracing the core and then maintaining that core stability. You can think of them as sort of an upside-down Plank. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Hollow Rocks, including important coaching points and a few alternatives. How To Do Hollow Rocks Equipment…
Prowler Pushes, aka Sled Push, is one of my all-time favorite exercises. I’ve been doing Prowler Pushes for myself and athletes I’ve worked with for over a decade. It adds great variety to a workout and does a tremendous job of building leg strength and conditioning. However, if you’re like me and workout in your…
Whether football players should lift in-season is one of those questions that I get asked quite a bit, yet am always surprised when I do. For me, the answer is ridiculously obvious – yes, of course, football players should lift in-season. In this article, I’m going to discuss why in-season lifting is so critical for football…
Plate Pushes are basically a poor man’s Prowler Push. If you don’t have an expensive Prowler, but you want the next best thing, Plate Pushes are the answer. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Prowler Pushes including important coaching tips and a few alternatives. How To Do Plate Pushes Equipment…
Hang Power Snatch is one of my favorite exercises to use with athletes. It’s an Olympic lifting variation that really focuses on a powerful hip extension that translates to so many sports and athletic movements. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing a Hang Power Snatch alternative. You might not feel comfortable with your technique…
Barbell Quarter Squat Jumps is an advanced barbell exercise that focuses on power and hip explosion. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to correctly do Barbell Quarter Squat Jumps including important coaching points and a few alternatives. How To Do Barbell Quarter Squat Jumps Equipment Needed Barbell Weight Plates (optional) How To…
Snatch Pulls are an Olympic lift that is a variation of the full Snatch. Snatch Pulls essentially forego the catch of the Snatch and instead focus solely on the drive and extension. For this reason, it’s one of my favorite Olympic lifting variations for athletes. Athletes are able to really emphasize being explosive and, because…