Happy Cyber Monday! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! As soon as you consider yourself an expert, you stop asking questions.Surround yourself with people who INSPIRE you to be the BEST version … Continue reading Monday Musings
Month: November 2020
S&C Week in Review: 11/29
Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Before we get to the weekly content, I wanted to remind … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 11/29
How to Progress the Deadbug
Today is Day 1️⃣3️⃣ of #30daysofcore where I’ll share some tips and thoughts on core work for the next 30 days.The Deabug is an anti-extension position that we use with both athletes and general fitness clients to help teach them how to control their core. Like the Front Plank progression, many people would think that this progression … Continue reading How to Progress the Deadbug
Random Thoughts: November Edition
Another month, another post full of random thoughts that have been going through my head. Hope it sparks a little thought in people and you enjoy! Why do people pull hamstrings? Weak glutes. Glutes and hamstrings that don't work well together. Poor core/pelvic control. Not enough sprinting in the off-season.The thought that you need to … Continue reading Random Thoughts: November Edition
What Our Training Looks Like
What does session of Train With Craig look like?Here is Day 2 of the General Fitness program for the month of November. It looks a little something like this...A1. 1-Leg Jump to 2-Leg Landing Box JumpA2: Feet Elevated Side Plank RowA3: Push Up HoldB: 12 Minute Density Circuit — 2-Dumbbell SLDL with Row, 1-Dumbbell Bench … Continue reading What Our Training Looks Like
14 Challenging Core Exercises
Today is Day 1️⃣2️⃣ of #30daysofcore where I’ll share some tips and thoughts on core work for the next 30 days.Instead of the traditional tip, here are 14 different challenging core exercises you can add to the mix 💪 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HuCdhgEgIc&feature=youtu.be And if you are looking for more information on core training, check out my brand new Functional Core … Continue reading 14 Challenging Core Exercises
How We Progress the Anti-Rotation Hold…
Today is Day 1️⃣1️⃣ of #30daysofcore where I’ll share some tips and thoughts on core work for the next 30 days.The Anti-Rotation Hold progression is another staple in our programming. Like a lot of the other progressions we use, many people would think that this progression is too easy or that they are too advanced, but we … Continue reading How We Progress the Anti-Rotation Hold…
Monday Musings
Happy Monday! Like every other Monday, here are a few thoughts bouncing around in my head after a week of reading, podcasts, cruising social media and any other continuing ed. Enjoy! Why do people pull hamstrings? Weak glutes. Glutes and hamstrings that don't work well together. Poor core control. Poor pelvic control.Productivity hack: if it … Continue reading Monday Musings
S&C Week in Review: 11/22
Happy Sunday! Just like every other Sunday, we have another group of podcasts and articles to read and listen to that I have dived into. Like every other week, there was a ton of content out there both in written form and through podcasts. Before we get to the weekly content, I wanted to remind … Continue reading S&C Week in Review: 11/22
Building Core Stability Through the Rollout Progression
Today is Day 1️⃣0️⃣ of #30daysofcore where I’ll share some tips and thoughts on core work for the next 30 days.Training and developing the ability to resist extension of the lumbar spine may be the most important part of core training for both performance and health/injury prevention. It is also the place we start with all the … Continue reading Building Core Stability Through the Rollout Progression