#singlelegtraining

Regrann from @dr.joelseedman_ahp - The straight arm lat pulldown is an incredibly effective combination lat and core exercise, but only when you don't rush through the movement with very littler motor control and little thought to proper execution. Performing the movement on one leg this forces the lifter to pay attention to their body alignment, movement mechanics, and technique, as it requires exponentially greater motor control. Here I have NFL defensive end @jwynn94 and NFL offensive lineman @kidfromwrens performing a biomechanical drop set of the straight arm lat pulldown, performing 5 reps on each leg then finishing with 5 additional reps on both legs. Notice how both athletes maintain a slight natural torso lean and hip hinge throughout as this represents optimal positioning for straight arm pulldowns. In addition, they both use a natural range of motion by not overstretching in the top position or pulling too low in the bottom position (i.e. stopping 1-3 inches before their hips). In other words, the use a natural range of motion not an excessive range of motion. This helps maintain a neutral spinal position without sacrificing optimal shoulder mechanics or producing shoulder rounding (common problems many individuals demonstrate on straight arm pulldowns). As an added bonus this variation does wonders for improving foot and ankle mechanics. I recommend pausing in both the top and bottom positions to ensure greater time under tension of the targeted musculature as well as promoting increased motor control and stability. Live well, train hard. #latpulldown #latpulldowns #latpulls #latpull #latpulldownsgiveyouwings #latpullsgiveyouwings #latpump #straightarm #straightarmpulldown #straightarmpulldowns #straightarmstrength #straightarmlatpulldowns #singleleg #singlelegtraining #singlelegstrength #functionalstrength #fitfam #nutrition #workout #crossfitness #balancetraining #gymmotivation #fitness #gym #rangeofmotion #sportsperformance #weighttraining #athleticeatery #toronto #greatertorontoarea (at Toronto, Ontario)

Gradually my left knee appears to be recovering. Needless to say taking care I’m trying to be careful not to antagonise my recovery. I rarely go to Battersea Park Calisthenics Park But I do like the challenge of seeing me succeed with my challenge in the 5th video. #calisthenicschallenge #invertedexercises #singlelegtraining #fracturedkneerecovery #batterseaparkoutdoorgym #batterseapark (at Battersea Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDljymDEB6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One of the biggest changes we have made in our GPP program is with our single leg work. This change all started from a conversation with @chweingroff about the uptick in Achilles injuries over the past year. The Hand Supported SSB Split Squat is the first exercise that our performance staff came up with in the progression built off that dialogue with Charlie. We are starting here for a few reasons: 1️⃣ we wanted to make sure that we worked on that great toe mobility and make sure athletes can get into this bottom lunge position to start 2️⃣ tight hip flexors are very common in basketball players (well all athletes really), so before we make this a lunge we wanted to work that mobility to help the athlete take a larger step back later 3️⃣ keeping the hands supported helps with posture, increasing the stretch on the hip flexors, and eliminates (for the most part) the athlete worrying about balance so they can truly focus on execution: front knee forward, hips down, back heel up, touch ground lightly with back knee. We used this for 2-4 weeks prior to step 2 in the progression. #singlelegtraining #sportsperformance #strengthandconditioning #gpp #physicalpreparation #coachingeducation #1x20 #strengthandconditioningcoach #basketballtraining #splitsquats (at Tuckahoe, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQJ7eWpHl2Q/?utm_medium=tumblr

The ting about yoga is it can be done anywhere, anytime by anybody. Simply changing the surface angulation can change the entire schematic of the movement. 🧘🏻‍♀️Playing with your pelvic tilt can too! This #sneakystrengthyoga variation of warrior3 from today’s host is a perfect self healing flow for your hamstrings and hips. Work within Virabhadrasana III to Identify and correct the imbalance by not letting incorrect movement patterns take over 💪 This subtle correction affects: ⛷movement 🚴‍♂️performance 🏋️‍♂️playability injury and recovery time . Find the weakest link isolate the Muscle or movement pattern responsible Stretch and strengthen There you go #challengeyourself #singlelegtraining #speedagility https://www.instagram.com/p/BwsDsavFG0-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t6s2bwpikiyt

In this video Brandon performs a 33lb sandbag single leg good morning. Here is footwear is definitely affecting his performance. Although, he would argue that because he has incredible hip flexibility and ankle mobility it’s actually good for his Fessional tissue to have so much variance throughout the system and that it makes them stronger, and I would have to agree. But I would still rather him do it barefoot on an airex pad. This is one of the hardest exercises you will ever perform and will build you tremendous superficial back line strength. We know the body is connected in this exercise incorporates all the posterior muscles and teaches them how to transfer force throughout the fascial system. #sandbagtraining #singleleggoodmornings #singlelegtraining #variabilty #manboy #bambam #nasalbreathingisbest #nitricoxide #quantumfitnessorg #beastmode (at Santa Barbara, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrShaJXBH5_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w9xaijcimtfk