Hamstring Accessories: Supine Plank
The Supine Plank is a great way to develop the musculature of the Hamstrings, even more specifically, the Hamstrings in a lengthened position, whilst the Glutes act as a stabilizer during this movement. Prescription Options:
Hamstring Accessories: Supine Plank w/ Switches
The Supine Plank w/ Switches is a very advanced exercise. It is a great way to develop the musculature of the Hamstrings, especially as a force absorber. To perform the movement, you must make sure you have a soft surface for your heels to strike (and preferably where shoes during it). Prescription Options:
Hamstring Accessories: Leg Curl
The Leg Curl is a great way to develop the musculature of the Hamstrings whilst the Glutes act as a stabilizer during this movement. To perform this movement at home you will require a towel and tiled floor (something the towel can slide across). Once you feel comfortable with this movement you can also complete […]
Hamstring Accessories: SL Supine Plank
The SL Supine Plank is a great way to develop the musculature of the Hamstrings, even more specifically, the Hamstrings in a lengthened position – once again the Glutes act as a stabilizer during this movement. This movement is quite challenging, so you may find that you need to start out holding the position for […]
Hamstring Accessories: Bridge w/ Walkout
The Bridge w/ Walkout is an alternate progression to the Rollup Glute Bridge. It is a great way to develop the musculature of the Hamstrings & to a lesser extent the Glutes as a stabilizer. The Bridge w/ Walkout provides an entry level exercise into what can be some very challenging Hamstring related movements to […]
Plank Progressions: Plank w/ Row
Planks (with a long lever) are a great way to develop the musculature of the core and Shoulders, as well as learning how to maintain square hips and a neutral spine. Adding a Row component to the exercise adds slightly more demand on the Shoulders to stabilize and on the Core to prevent, not just […]
Plank Progressions: Plank w/ Pull Through
Planks (with a long lever) are a great way to develop the musculature of the core and Shoulders, as well as learning how to maintain square hips and a neutral spine. Adding a Pull Through component to the exercise adds slightly more demand on the Shoulders to stabilize and on the Core to prevent, not […]
Plank Progressions: Plank w/ Reach
Planks (with a long lever) are a great way to develop the musculature of the core and Shoulders, as well as learning how to maintain square hips and a neutral spine. Adding a Reach component to the exercise adds slightly more demand on the Shoulders to stabilize and on the Core to prevent, not just […]
Upper Back Accessories: Blackbirds
Blackbirds are a great way to develop the musculature of the Upper Back & Shoulders, as well as getting familiar with all the different movements that our Scapula (Shoulder Blades) and Shoulders can do. The Blackbirds are a progression from the YWTA’s and Prone Presses, so ensure that you have mastered those positions before moving […]
Upper Back Accessories: Prone Presses
Prone Presses are a great way to develop the musculature of the Upper Back & Shoulders, as well as getting familiar with all the different movements that our Scapula (Shoulder Blades) and Shoulders can do. The Prone Presses are a progression from the YWTA’s, so ensure that you have mastered those four positions before moving […]
