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16 Nov Top Glute Strength Exercises

Posted at 18:00h in Core, CrossFit, Exercises, Injury Prevention, Lower Body, Mobility, Physical Therapy by zlongdpt

Sub-optimal glute strength is one of the most common faults I see in athletes. This can lead to a host of injuries as well as decreased performance. We've previously discussed using the push press as a test of the hip (glute) versus knee dominance in athletes....

15 Nov The Truth About Squat Depth, Injury Rates & Knees Out Cue

Posted at 12:38h in Core, CrossFit, Exercises, Injury Prevention, Lower Body, Mobility, Physical Therapy by zlongdpt

Here’s what you need to know Simply said, our Western society has lost the ability to squat. And no, just because you participate in CrossFit doesn’t leave you exempt from this list. You are just as, if not more, likely to be injured during squat emphasized...

12 Sep Top Five Thoracic Mobility Drills to Improve Your Overhead Pressing

Posted at 18:12h in CrossFit, Exercises, Injury Prevention, Mobility, Upper Body by zlongdpt

Thoracic mobility is one of the most important mobility drills for the fitness athlete. The thoracic spine plays a huge role in keeping the shoulders and the lumbar spine working properly, and pain-free. To test thoracic mobility, I look at the rotation in each direction....

17 Sep Build Your Own Functional Movement Screen FMS Kit

Posted at 19:00h in Exercises, Injury Prevention, Mobility, Physical Therapy by zlongdpt

Recently built my own Functional Movement Screen kit after looking at buying a kit and feeling the cost was too high for its' simplicity. Plus, I've seen the plastic version break a few times. I thought I'd share my plans for building a DIY FMS...

05 Jun Biomechanics of The Olympic Snatch

Posted at 12:14h in CrossFit, Exercises, Other by zlongdpt

The snatch exercise is a frequently used movement in strength & conditioning programs, and for a good reason. This exercise allows the athlete to lift very explosively and with biomechanics similar to that seen in many other athletic movements such as running and jumping. However, the...

16 Nov Top Glute Strength Exercises

15 Nov The Truth About Squat Depth, Injury Rates & Knees Out Cue

12 Sep Top Five Thoracic Mobility Drills to Improve Your Overhead Pressing

17 Sep Build Your Own Functional Movement Screen FMS Kit

05 Jun Biomechanics of The Olympic Snatch

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