Having a strong core can help one become a better athlete, healthier human, and a more independent human being. Today, I introduce a couple of drills that can help strengthen the “hollow body” position in an athlete, and also work on improving shoulder stability and grip strength.
There are countless modifications to make this more or less challenging, so feel free to ask if you’d like to discuss any of them.
Give these a shot, and let me know what you think!
This week I decided to combine my Weekly Throwdown and Tip of the Week posts. Here’s why:
Most of the time, I think when people start a working out, they put their brain on cruise control and don’t really think. The difference between muddling through a workout and moving with purpose can be powerful, however.
As I demonstrate in the video, crashing down into every air squat versus being deliberate about core tension, breath control, and foot placement, can lead to vastly different results over time.
As they say:
Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice makes progress.
I think we should do our best to get the most out of all of the time we spend in the gym.
Check out the video below, and let me know what you think, please!
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