Saturday Morning Training Session
Here’s a look inside of a group training session from this past weekend. Stay tuned for details on a big project I’ve been working on! Happy Holidays!!
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Exercises
The Most Difficult Lunge Variation – SSB Deficit Reverse Lunge
The Most Difficult Lunge Variation – SSB Deficit Reverse Lunge Looking for a new movement to introduce into your boring, monotonous leg training? If you dare, try the SSB Deficit Reverse Lunge. I use deficit reverse lunges with athletes and clients all the time as a powerful accessory movement. The safety squat bar reverse lunge… Read more »
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The Most Brutal Leg Finisher
The Most Brutal Leg Finisher If you hate yourself and don’t want to walk for an hour – give this brutal split squat finisher a try. I performed these last today, which probably wasn’t my best idea. Begin with a 5 second hold – then perform 5 consecutive reps Then hold for 10 seconds –… Read more »
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Recovery Circuit
I trained with a decent amount of volume and intensity this week so I used a bodyweight recovery circuit today. I’m still rehabbing my torn labrum and it has felt great recently but I’m continuing to add extra stability work (hence banded push ups, bird dogs). 5 rounds OHS x 15 Band push-ups x 10… Read more »
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Contralateral Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (RFESS)
Contralateral Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat (RFESS) One of my favorite split squat variations is the contralateral rear foot elevated split squat. The position of the dumbbell requires even more stabilization from the external obliques and hip complex, so it doubles as a great way to train single leg strength and stability. With more hamstring,… Read more »
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5 Ab Exercises You Need to Try
5 Ab Exercises You Need to Try The more I write, the more I realize that people just want pictures and videos. I love the science behind training but most people could care less. They want some new ideas, exercises or motivation to help them succeed. Below, I’ve compiled 5 relatively unique ab exercises that… Read more »
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Power Speed Drills
Typically done by Track and Field athletes, Power Speed drills are low intensive plyometric exercises that I use in the programming of all athletes. Unfortunately, most athletes and coaches just blow through these drills and pay no attention to form or WHY they are being placed in the program. When used properly, these drills are highly… Read more »
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Roll-out with Isometric Hold
Roll-out with Isometric Hold The traditional barbell roll-out is a great anti-extension exercise for the abdominal/lumbar region. This exercise can also be done with your elbows on a yoga ball or using an ab wheel. You should only perform this exercise if you have been taught how to create proper abdominal stiffness under tension. If you… Read more »
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Iso-Dynamic Seated Row
Iso-Dynamic Seated Row A big, strong back is essential for athletes, powerlifters and those lifting for aesthetics. The problem is, everyone gets caught up doing the same exercises for the same number of reps. Introduce some novelty. This is an iso-dynamic countdown row. Start with a 6 second hold then perform 6 reps, then hold for… Read more »
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Pre-Pro Day Upper Body Session
Today was our second upper body session of the week. The exercises and sets/reps vary depending on where we are in the block and what I’m trying to accomplish with a specific person. As you can tell we are trying to bring up his bench/back. PVC pipe thoracic/lumbar region Medball upper body warm up – 10lb… Read more »
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Trap 3 Raise
Trap 3 Raise Underutilized movement for trap development and overall shoulder health – prone trap 3 raise. Retract, raise 120 degrees, lower and then protract. 1-2 sets of 10-15 reps is sufficient when adding this into your program. Remember, there are other trap exercises besides shrugs that can and should be used. Shrugs only address… Read more »
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Fred Duncan Performance Promo Video
Want an inside look at some of the sports performance training at Fred Duncan Performance Center?
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