Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises
The thruster is essentially a front squat followed by a push press. While our front squat would have our feet shoulder width apart and for our push press we would be in the jumping stance with our feet underneath our hips, for the thruster, we will be working with our...
Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements - Presses
The Push Jerk is the follow on from the Strict Press and Push Press, and these should be mastered before taking on this movement. The Push Press can be confusing in the beginning and learning it involves starting straight, a dip, a drive, a second dip and lockout of...
Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements - Presses
With our Push Press, we should be able to lift an extra 30% or so compared to our strict press. Remember to seek the advice of your fitness trainer, medical and/or allied health professionals, if you are new to exercise or have an injury or medical condition to...
Jan 2, 2020 | Strength Exercises, Weightlifting Movements - Presses
The strict press is great for developing shoulder strength and tricep strength. Grip stance will be approximately a thumbs width from hips when holding the bar. Using a rack will be easier to start, otherwise, you will need to clean the bar into the position shown...
Jan 2, 2020 | Gymnastics Movements – Toes To Bar, Strength Exercises
Remember to seek the advice of your fitness trainer, medical and/or allied health professionals, if you are new to exercise or have an injury or medical condition to consider. Learn how to test your fitness HERE. See more Gym Exercises HERE See more Strength Exercises...
Jan 2, 2020 | Gymnastics Movements – Toes To Bar, Strength Exercises
If you are struggling with your kipping swings or kipping pull ups, the best progression towards knees to elbows is a hanging knee raise as seen below. Try to get your knees as high as possible. This movement is a strict movement so there is minimal swinging movement....
