The development of rotational power begins with improving basic qualities like ankle, hip and thoracic mobility. Hinge (deadlift) and squat patterns are the next most important capacities to restore and strengthen. Once these basic movements can be controlled, and strength is well on its way, they should be integrated into non-specific rotational power exercises. These exercises [...]
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6 Seconds to the Kettlebell Swing
February 21st, 2011
The is my first installment of "Exercise 911", or emergency exercise corrections that I’ve come up with on the fly, when textbook coaching cues did not work. This is my easiest solution to correct the kettlebell swing. To groove a hinge pattern and to prevent the swing from becoming a swing-squat, place a whackable and preferibly [...]
Before You Squat
February 16th, 2011
We’ve heard that the back squat is king. I agree, but I also feel the squat is more like the CEO. You have to work really hard to get there, doing stuff (restorative exercises) you don’t necessarily want to. However, once you’re there, you actually get to do less to gain more. Here is some [...]
