Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl

May 4, 2019May 3, 2019 by Paul. Personal Trainer

Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl. Have some weak hamstrings? The Swiss Ball Ham Curl is one of our goto exercises. It look easy, but it’s not. Learn the technique and scalings with our video guide.

Stretching for Olympic Weightlifting – Mobility is power!

September 5, 2018July 28, 2018 by Flavio

Mobility = POWER! If your body isn’t capable of getting in the right angles and positions, it will obstruct the natural trajectory of the barbell, which is STRAIGHT UP! In this article we will go through a set of stretching exercises that will improve your weightlifting. This set of stretching excercises is a “Swiss Army Knife” that every lifter should always have with them.

Barbell Power Clean: Mastering the Hang Clean

November 11, 2018July 19, 2018 by Fabian Rowe

The Hang Clean – Break down the power clean and improve your hip extension from the hang. Drills and variants (tall clean, etc) included.

Barbell Clean Receiving Position Feature

Barbell Power Clean Receiving Position

July 26, 2018July 16, 2018 by Darren

This article discusses the finishing or receiving position for the barbell power clean. More specifically, we’ll be addressing hand and foot placement on the barbell. We will cover points of performance for the front rack. The front squat will also be discussed in detail. Proper performance of a barbell power clean in weightlifting requires mastery of the finishing position discussed infra.

Barbell Exercises

July 26, 2018July 13, 2018 by Paul. Personal Trainer

Over 25 videos on barbell exercises including power lifting, Olympic lifting, CrossFit, and Bodybuilding

Cable Flys Variations and Exercise Tips

May 17, 2018May 2, 2018 by Paul. Personal Trainer

In this article, we will be discussing the chest fly. We’ll be covering several variations such as Low to Mid Cable Flys, Neutral Grip Cable Flys, Pronated Grip Cable Flys, and 1 Arm Cable Flys. We’ll also compare the Standing Chest Fly and Seated Chest Fly. Finally, we will discuss the role of Pectoris Major and Pectoris Minor in Cable Flys.

Brute Force Sandbag Exercise Equipment

April 23, 2018April 15, 2018 by Paul. Personal Trainer

An in-depth review of the Brute Force Sandbag Exercise Equipment + access to our full database on Sandbag Exercises. We’ll be reviewing the Brute Force Brand Sandbag and comparing it to its close competitors Ultimate Sandbag and the Rogue Sandbag. Our Exercise Database features exercises and techniques (over 15 videos). Finally, we cover one of our favorite workouts 📺 using the Brute Force Sandbag.

Kettlebell Windmill Technique

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 by Paul. Personal Trainer

The Kettlebell Windmill is an excellent hamstring range of motion exercise, improving mobility through the motion. Here’s How It’s Done.

TRX Suspension Trainer Exercises

July 23, 2018March 20, 2018 by Paul. Personal Trainer

An in-depth review of the TRX Suspension Trainer + access to our full database on TRX Suspension Trainer exercises and techniques (over 30 videos). Full comparison against the Jungle Gym and CrossCore 180. Exercise videos demonstrating Conditioning, Balance, Core, Strength, and Corrective Exercises for the TRX Suspension Trainer.

The TRX Suspension Trainer and the TRX Rip Trainer are essential pieces of equipment at Sand & Steel Fitness. TRX has done an amazing job on the build quality for these pieces of equipment. We’ve had TRX equipment in our gym for years, and it doesn’t wear down. The Suspension Trainer and Rip Trainer are great for conditioning, core, twist, recovery, and mobility. It’s also very safe for deconditioned clients and makes for excellent scaling of movements like the lunge and squat. The Suspension Trainer can be used effectively for various stretches and Yoga Asanas. Between easy portability and a ton of unique exercises, the TRX Suspension and Rip Trainer are a must have for any gym.

VIPR Exercises

April 23, 2018March 20, 2018 by Paul. Personal Trainer

Our full database on VIPR exercises and techniques (over 14 videos). Featuring Conditioning, Balance, and Corrective Exercises for the VIPR.