Simple and quite honestly kind of boring, but far from worthless. Deadbugs can go a long way in improving lumbo-pelvic-hip stabilizers as well as helping to push more posterior pelvic tilting, which most all athletes can benefit from. Add in some diaphragmatic breathing and a really good code exercise becomes even better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZx2Fjq_el8 Performing a … Continue reading Benefits of Deadbugs
Month: March 2017
Phase 1 Plyo’s
"We must learn to jump off the ground and properly land on the ground before we attempt to minimize the time spent on the ground." - Mike Boyle A key component to developing a more resilient and durable athlete is having a well planned out and well progressed plyometric program that teaches the athlete both … Continue reading Phase 1 Plyo’s
Random Thoughts: March Edition
It's a new month, so here are 10 quick and random thoughts that have been floating around my brain recently. If nothing else I hope it makes you think a little. Enjoy! 1. The trunk stability push up (TSPU) or anti-extension strength/stability is huge in female populations. There is actually some research showing that a … Continue reading Random Thoughts: March Edition
Slide Board Conditioning
Slide Board conditioning is pretty standard in the sport of hockey but relatively rare in other sports. But should it be? The Slide Board offers a host of benefits that any athlete would greatly benefit from. A handful of benefits would be; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSinM0YvUbU 1. It’s standing. Sports are played standing, not sitting on something like … Continue reading Slide Board Conditioning