Speed and power are essential in any athletic context, including squatting. Being able to exert maximal force quickly gives a competitive edge. Developing speed and power isn't limited to the weight room though and in this session we introduce you to strategies we can utilise to develop these physical traits at a joint level.
Equipment:
Elevated Surface (chair, sofa, coffee table or similar)
2 x yoga blocks (stack of books)
Support in the form of wall space, chair or similar
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Knee-d for Speed (17th July)
In this class, we train focus on knee flexion and hip flexion, specifically with regards to building strength and control in the fast twitch muscles fibres of these joint motions.
Equipment:
elevated surface
wall
yoga block
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Bear Necessities (21st July)
In this class we took a deep dive into some hip specific work. We focused on finding hip external rotation in abduction and flexion (so lengthening the back side of the hip) with options to focus on flexibility (increasing range of motion) OR on strengthening and controlling the range of motion y...
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