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Wide Grip Pull Up

PURPOSE: Strengthens lats, shoulders, mid and low traps POSITIONING: Chin up bar Overhand grip, just fists wider than shoulder FORM: Engage upper back to set scapula Pull straight up keeping low body relatively still Bring chin to bar then lower…

Posture Cue

PURPOSE Develop awareness and endurance of deep postural muscles and neutral spine POSITIONING Hip width athletic stance Tubing over crown of head, drawing spine out of pelvis to stand stall Retracted chin and slight bend in knees FORM Hold position…

Wide Stance Walkaround

PURPOSE: Increase length in hamstrings and lower back POSITIONING: Wide stance Bent over forwards with legs straight FORM: “Walk” the hands around from one foot to the other. Pause for 5 seconds and then walk back to start position TIPS:…

BB Wide Grip Deadlift

PURPOSE Strengthen glutes, hamstrings and back POSITIONING: Hip width stance w chest above hips Wide grip on BB FORM: Engage core and upper back Lower BB down to mid shin Keep shoulders over the bar and make sure back is…

Narrow Stance Push Up

PURPOSE Strengthens chest, triceps, core POSITIONING Face down Hands thumbs length apart Feet together FORM Lower chest towards floor Push back up to start position and repeat TIPS Engage core to ensure back stays supported and does not sag APP…

BB Bent Over Row From Floor

PURPOSE: Strengthen back and support shoulder function POSITIONING: Athletic stance Flexed right over at hip, BB resting on floor Overhand grip on BB, arm hanging straight down FORM: Pull the BB into the lower rib cage Make sure shoulder retracts…