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Ultimate Leg Complex…Plate Squat/Lunge Complex :)

Scott Thom — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:55:12 +0000

CHEST BUMP, CHEST BUMP, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IT IS!!!!! This is a great exercise to throw in at the end of a leg workout to really tap out those legs, or as a complimentary exercise in a full body workout. This exercise can be very demanding even with light weight because you are combining two great leg exercises; lunges and squats. GET THAT BURN!!!!! Every time you return to center, perform a squat then move to other leg for lunge matrix.

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Thanks for viewing, Create a great day!!! -Coach T

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Increase Leg Strength, Core Strength, and Ankle Flexibility w Front Squats

Scott Thom — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:32:45 +0000

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 fire up at the bottom of the squat and drive your heels into the ground as well. Create a great day- Coach T

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Rear Elevated Split Squat Progression With Bench Jumps

Scott Thom — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:29:29 +0000

As a Coach I feel it is important for us to evaluate the game, skill sets, etc. all the while being able to break down the movements that are performed in the sport and transfer those movement patterns to the weight room. I feel we as coaches in the past have been too two foot dominated ie; squats, deadlifts, cleans, etc. Don’t get me wrong those are the staple lifts and should be in EVERY training program but, I feel it is very important to balance out the athlete with unilateral work, and multi-plane work. Think about when your athlete runs, how many feet are touching the ground when in a full sprint? One, if any. So, training your athletes bilaterally, unilaterally, and in multiple plans will only help your athlete become more “game ready”. Start off easy with the split squats and focus on the front leg doing the majority of the work, core tight, and shoulders back, chest out. With bench jumps really focus on exploding back up the second your butt touches the bench, driving those arms to the sky, strong core, vision forward. Create a great day- Coach T

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Lateral Box Jumps With Medicine Ball

Scott Thom — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:20:00 +0000

This is a great exercise to work your legs, add a M.B. and it becomes more Basketball specific. Remember to really sit in each rep, your heel should be touching the box (not lifted) activate those glutes and try to explode from one side to the other. Create a great day- Coach T

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Single Leg Box Squat Progression

Scott Thom — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:37:46 +0000

These exercises are great to increase leg strength and improve knee stability. Single leg box squats by themselves are great for all levels and strengths, be careful when you load with a medicine ball or sport cord. Make sure you’re strong enough and experienced enough, I don’t want any accidents! Sprinkle them in with your leg workout, take care and create a great day!! I know I need a haircut…

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