9 Steps to Reduce Injury

9 Steps to Reduce Injury

Have you ever been injured during training? We want to share some simple things you can work on to reduce this risk and improve your performance.   Musculoskeletal Check List   Pre and Post Exercise Routines Prioritise good movement Complete accessory work Regular...
Bench Row

Bench Row

The Setup Lying face down on the bench Hips tucked under Grabbing the bar with your hands, pull the bar off of the J-Hooks by pulling your scapular together Coaching Points Think of pulling with speed Quality Criteria Shoulder blades must stay retracted throughout the...
Squat

Squat

The Setup   Set the bar to a height somewhere between you chest and collar bone Find your grip, generally narrower than your bench press (depending on mobility) Step under the bar, wedging the bar between your hands and back (bar resting on traps, not neck) With...
Strict Press

Strict Press

The Setup Front rack position. Bottom of the bar in contact with the shoulders Shoulders shrugged into the bar Legs squeezed straight Hips fully extended glutes squeezed tight Elbows positioned under barbell to generate upward force. Coaching Points Tucking the chin...
Single Arm Row

Single Arm Row

Quality Criteria Ears, shoulders hips in alignment No rounding of the upper back No arching of the lower back No shrug of the shoulders, shoulder blades stay down and back