Tip: The Zercher Squat and Box Squat
Build your legs, strengthen your core and upper back, and improve mental toughness with this squat variation.
October 9
Tip: Seated Cable Row, Shoulder Position
The best cue is to keep your shoulder blades back and down. The first few reps show the incorrect position. In the last few reps, the shoulder are back and down.
October 8
Tip: The Rack Deadlift
Use this lift to train your deadlift lockout and build your back and traps.
October 6
Tip: Cambered Bar Row
For greater range of motion in the contracted position, try a cambered bar.
Tip: Smith Machine Dead-Stop Barbell Row
This Smith machine has its uses, like with this dead-stop drop set for back.
October 5
Tip: Hammer-Grip Kettlebell Drop Set
For this mechanical drop set, you'll start with the hardest exercise and, as you fatigue, move to the easiest. Works with a bar and a supinated grip too.
Tip: Ankle Mobility Maintenance
Keep your ankles healthy and mobile to keep your squat feeling good. Here's how.
October 4
Tip: 3-Way Ankle Joint Mobilization
If you ankle mobility issues are joint related, try this mobility technique.
Tip: Mobilize Ankle Joints With End Range Oscillations
If your restricted ankle issues stem from joint mobility problems, foam rolling and stretching won't help. This will.
October 3
Tip: Bi-Phasic Stretching For The Calves
Got restricted calves and ankles? Do this after your foam rolling and soft tissue work.
Tip: Soft Tissue Techniques For The Calves
If you have squat-wrecking ankle mobility issues that are soft tissue related, try this.
October 2
Tip: Ankle Mobility: Soft Tissue vs. Joint Restriction
If you have ankle mobility issues that affect your squat, you need to determine what kind of problem you have before treatment. Here's how to do it.
Tip: Half-Kneeling Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Screen
Got an ugly squat? It could be your ankle mobility. Here's how to test it.
October 1
Tip: Bottom-Up Bulgarian Split Squat
To get results from this exercise, you must build a stable base. One way to do that is with the bottom-up variation. Here's how to do it.
September 30
Tip: Upper Body Sled Pull Variations
It's not just for legs and lungs. Try these sled exercises for upper body activation.
September 29
Tip: The Hollow Rock and Hollow Hold
Steal this challenging core movement from the world of gymnastics. Here are a few ways to do it.
Tip: Reverse Crunch Plus Deadbug
Combine these two core exercises for a unique workout challenge.
September 28
Tip: The Reverse Hyper, An Overview
Lucky enough to have this machine in your gym? If so, here's a quick overview on its benefits and how to use it.
Tip: Corrective Complex, Calves
Sequence these corrective drills in this order and you'll get better results from each. Try it before your next lower body workout.
September 27
Tip: Corrective Complex, Pecs
Sequence these corrective drills in this order before your next chest day and get a better workout.