Static External Rotation is a great drill to incorporate into your warm-up for glute activation. It can also be used as an assessment tool to check to see if you’re properly utilizing your glutes. I’ve spent 20 years as a Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach and in this article, I will teach you how to…
Dumbbell exercises are a staple in strength training, offering a wide range of benefits to help you build muscle, increase strength and improve performance. Two of the most popular dumbbell exercises, especially for shoulders, are the Dumbbell Lateral Raise and Front Raise. Both of these exercises are effective for targeting the shoulders and can be…
The Stability Ball Leg Curl is a very effective exercise used to target the hamstrings. However, as beneficial as Stability Ball Leg Curls may be, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative. The most obvious of which is that you don’t have access to a stability ball. But, it could be that you’re simply…
High Knees is a simple yet effective exercise that can help improve your speed and endurance. I predominantly use High Knees as a speed mechanics drill to emphasize proper arm action and knee lift. It’s also a common warm-up exercise for runners and athletes, but can be done by anyone looking to boost their speed…
If you have access to a cable pulley machine, then chances are Cable Curls make an appearance now and then in your workouts. They’re super easy to set up, you don’t have to put away weights when you’re done and you can get an awesome biceps and forearm pump. Win. Win. Win. In this guide,…