by Robert Gordon | Dec 14, 2014 | Blog, Training
Single Leg Hip Thrust: This is another effective variation of the hip thrust, but with only a single leg. No equipment is needed, just your own bodyweight which makes set up quick and easy. I love this exercise because you also get some unilateral/single leg strength...
by Robert Gordon | Dec 11, 2014 | Blog, Training
Band Hip Thrust- one of my clients performing a nice,effective variation of the traditional barbell hip thrust with a band set up. For those who may not know or ever seen this exercise before which is predominantly performed with a barbell. It is a strength exercise...
by Robert Gordon | Nov 9, 2014 | Blog, Training
Simple looking, yet very effective core exercise when performed correctly. I have learned to coach and cue this exercise by having the individual fully exhale 1 or 2 times while laying on there back to bring there ribs down so there back is close to the floor and not...
by Robert Gordon | Oct 24, 2014 | Blog, Training
Working on some core stability with my client. Stability ball rollout (anti-extension) exercise, spine stays in a neutral position as your rectus abdominis muscles lengthen as you resist extension on the ball. Half kneeling lift and chop with medicine ball...
by Robert Gordon | Sep 25, 2014 | Blog, Training
Plyometric exercises are a great way to develop explosive power and speed. A component of training which is necessary in many sports, but can also be helpful in everyday life. Upper body as well as lower body plyometric drills can be done also to achieve power. In the...
by Robert Gordon | Sep 18, 2014 | Blog, Training
A few of my favorite warm up drills!Side lying windmill – a great mobility exercise for your thoracic spine/ upper back as well as your shoulders.Lateral lunge with overhead reach -combination of hip mobility and adductor/inner thigh flexibility as you work in a...
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