The wind up for the jump is internal torque, but the actual jump is external torque. You can jump up to a box (max height) or you can jump for max distance (broad jumps). Really go for it. If you are ...[Read More]
Jumps (Broad, Box, Tuck)
Sandbag Squat
SANDBAG SQUATS (IT eccentric, IT concentric) Deadlift the sandbag and lap it. Bear hug it (clasp one had around the other wrist). Using your internal torque chain (glutei max, external obliques, pecs) ...[Read More]
Sandbag Carry
To lap the sandbag, deadlift it to your lap. Clasp one hand around the other wrist and stand up. Bear hug the bag (this will engage your pecs). If you are new to the sandbag carry, I suggest you start ...[Read More]
Hip Dips
If you have a positive Trendelenburg sign, then I recommend you do 3 sets of 10 hip dips a day. All you need is a wall. Take the leg that is against the wall and raise it up so that your hip and knee ...[Read More]
Air Squat
Mastering the air squat demands adequate hip, ankle and T-spine mobility. This means you need strong external obliques, glutei max and inner hamstrings. Welcome to the odyssey. Contrary to popular bel ...[Read More]
The Pec + Shoulder Burner
Grab some dumbbells and do this real time StrongFit Tabata training session with me and my cats. #FeelTheBurn This is a 2 min Tabata: 20s shoulder raises (palms up) + 10s Hercules hold (thumbs up). Do ...[Read More]
Deltoid and Triceps Burner
Grab a plate and do this real time StrongFit couplet with me. 4 rounds of [25 front deltoid raises + 25 overhead triceps extensions]. That's 100 reps total. Rest a minute in between rounds. Exhale thr ...[Read More]
Pectoral Squeezes (Carries, Push, Press)
These exercises are internal torque, so use your pecs, short head biceps, external obliques, teres majors, glute max and inner hamstrings. Pec Squeeze Carry: Squeeze a medicine ball between your forea ...[Read More]
Hammer Curls (DB + Squeeze Ball)
Video 1: Hammer curls are internal torque. I like to use internal torque both concentrically and eccentrically so that I can improve the mobility in my internal torque chain (i.e. my pecs and the shor ...[Read More]
Push-Ups
Place your hands directly under your shoulders. This is likely different than what you are used to seeing on the internet. Pushing up is internal torque: engage your external obliques, teres majors an ...[Read More]
Floor Press
Use a sandbag, or something that can be held between your hands (i.e. med ball). Pressing is internal torque. Exhale through pursed lips on the concentric, and engage your external obliques, teres ma ...[Read More]
Dumbbell Z-Press
Sit down on the floor with your feet in front of you. Pressing overhead is internal torque. Engage your external obliques, lats (teres majors) and pecs as you press up concentrically. Exhale through p ...[Read More]