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Direction?
Odd that opening your hips would help you send the barbell upward, right? After all, your hips open forward, not up so shouldn’t they send the bar forward? They could. Opening your hips forcibly can send a ball or a … Continue reading
Layering
The question always arises: how can I work on this new thing that we’re talking about in class when I’m still thinking about the other 500 things that we’ve gone over before? The answer is that you can’t and you … Continue reading
Watch This
Working with a partner can be an invaluable feedback tool. It is like gaining another set of eyes to help correct your movement patterns. Also, it can be confusing, awkward and less than useless. How do we keep partner work … Continue reading
Maximize!
Want to get the most out of your lift? Open your hips all the way. Want to get the most out of your broad jump? Open your hips all the way. Want to get the most out of your kettlebell … Continue reading
Defensive Choices against Kicks
What do you do when someone kicks at you? Panic? Freeze? You’re not alone. Many students, the first time they are faced with a drill where they have to block against slow speed punches can put up some semblance of … Continue reading