Getting stronger at bench press is as simple as 1-2-“Drop Set”. These are the top 3 techniques based on the research I have done, that will increase your bench press. “Drop Sets” Flat bench to pushups, no rest in between sets. Second is “Negatives” load up the bar and make sure you have a spotter, slowly lower the bar working …
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Jump Higher Off One Foot w Reverse Barbell Lunge!!!!
Chest Bump, Chest Bump!!! Get up and dunk! Reverse barbell lunge is a great exercise that will increase your strength and power off of one foot. Get under the bar as if you are going to back squat, then place one foot behind you (get long), lower your body up and down, then switch feet. Continue this for 8 reps …
Read More »Increase Leg Strength, Core Strength, and Ankle Flexibility w Front Squats
Front Squats are a great exercise for any athlete looking to increase leg strength, core strength, and ankle flexibility. Conventional back squats put a tremendous amount of compression force on vertebrae, by squatting with the weight infront of you, your not able to do as much weight as back squats yet your core will be firing more. Make sure elbows …
Read More »“Hang Pulls” Explosive two foot exercise!!
“Hang Pulls” are a great two foot exercise that can be done with a good amount of weight (if your strong enough) due to its limited range of motion. Make sure you have good alignment; shoulder blades back, knuckles down, back set, knees bent (jumping position), and drive the bar up, finishing with a shrug. You can leave the ground …
Read More »Improve Abdominal Strength w Variation of Core Exercises using the Trx
Thanks for stopping by, I apologize for not uploading my usual vid a week….It’s hoop season and between coaching, scouting, and games…. I haven’t even had time to shave!!!!!! Here are 3 exercises that you can throw in your workout to mix it up. The first one should be done by those with a strong core and that can do …
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