Things I've Found That Are Awesome #63

Well it's been awhile since one of these surfaced so why not get a fresh one posted, right? Hope everyone is having a good Friday as they read this. I know the world has been split once again by recent events and I've given my opinion on the subject to those that asked and care to listen. This is not the place I'm going to express them, instead hopefully I can provide a little relief from all the stress and chaos the world has to off lately. Alright, with that let's have a look at today's Insta post.

​It's a few weeks old, but still probably worth bringing up again:

With the my rockstar helper Laura’s assistance, today we’re going to talk about something I’ve started seeing people struggle with, an elevated push-up. I prefer these to the push-up from the knees (don’t call it the other name), primarily because it is the exact same movement as it would be on the floor, except easier. This allows the incorporation of lumbo-pelvic stability, probably the number one technique error when it comes to push-ups. It’s particularly baffling to see these done poorly because, as I said, this is suppose to be a pregression to a regular push-up from the floor. We can’t expect to let clients butcher these and then be able succeed when we move them to the floor so let’s get things correct from the get go. First video- The not so right way to do it. ☝️Feet are way too far out from under her center of gravity. With your feet that far out from under you many things are bound to go awry. 1️⃣ Her range of motion is very limited. This type of very short range of motion doesn’t have many benefits to them, especially in this variation where the point is to elevate the exercise in order for the client to go through the full range of motion. 2️⃣ The angle of her arms is very much not in a shoulder beneficial/safe position in relation to her body. This angle, where her head is closer to the target than her chest, is going to put all the onus on her shoulders. There will be no support from the chest and very minimal from the arms. Thus cause our range of motion to be shorter. (See above) 3️⃣Lacking control of her lumbar spine and pelvis. The biggest challenge for people that can not perform pushups from the floor is this bugger right here. They can’t control their hips and lower back from dropping/arching. We elevate this exercise in order for them to gain control of this. Second video- Much better way to do it. ✌️Feet are more underneath her center of gravity. With that she now can do the following. 1️⃣She has a full range of motion. Her chest is now reaching with a full range of motion and can get all the benefits of this exercise. 2️⃣Her arms are now stacked, wrist, elbow and shoulder form a 90 degree angle (give or take) in relation to he

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After 10 Years of Coaching Here's What I Think I Know- This piece is a bit old and doesn't have a ton to do with the Strength and Conditioning field directly. I still believe what's being said here can be applied to ANY coach. Of course, I'm biased because this guy is a rugby coach, doesn't mean it's not worth a glance.

The Components of a Great New Clients Assessment: Helping Clients Set Goals- Todd Bumgardner and the team over at Strength Faction do some fantastic work, pretty sure I've said that before. Those that haven't heard it, engrain it into your cranium. Client goals are a huge part of making sure they see success, it can be tricky to balance what you think is best and what they want. This piece here is worth the read, I mean if Todd wrote it, it's likely worth the read, no matter the subject.

Trainer Consistently Punts to "Ankle Mobility" as Reason for Poor Squat- Be informed, be informed, be informed. That's all I can say with this short and sweet post. You can not simply fall back on one solution or another when it comes to solving technique and form issues for exercise. People are all going to be different, even if it's only a slight difference, they still need to be treated as such. Please, everyone, use your brain, don't be a robot.