Isometric end range hip thrusts will help you improve your deadlift (hinge) lockout. There are a variety of variations you can do, ranging from what I demonstrate in this video, to using a bench with ...[Read More]
Hip Thrusts
Clamshells
Clamshells target the posterior fibres of the glute med (i.e. the external torque chain). The posterior fibres of the glute med are responsible for hip external rotation when the hip is flexed. Place ...[Read More]
Dimmel Deadlifts
Dimmel deadlifts are partial range of motion deadlifts. They are internal torque both concentrically and eccentrically. Inhale through your nose on the eccentric (to establish how far you should desce ...[Read More]
Inner Hamstring Opener
The purpose of the inner hamstring opener is to learn how to hinge (pivot) at the hips. It’s a deadlift. It’s internal torque both concentrically and eccentrically. Once you master the hinge, WOW, you ...[Read More]
External Oblique and 4-Pack Openers
Do not underestimate the importance of doing the External Oblique Opener (EOO) and 4-Pack opener on a regular basis. Your main arch decides your fate. The EOO is internal torque. Ensure you keep your ...[Read More]
Pelvic Floor Exercises (Vaginal Weightlifting)
The pelvic floor muscles run from your pubic bone to your tailbone. Think of your Pelvis as a bowl. The pelvic floor muscles represent the bottom of the bowl. The pelvic floor muscles are important fo ...[Read More]
Do You Hate Your Body?
I was asked this question on my social media: "I'm doing IF for 2 months and have lost 30 lbs. But how do you handle it if you do not feel comfortable in your skin and feel weak"?" First off, congra ...[Read More]
ET Activation Exercises
ET Activation Exercises: Don't overlook the importance of the ET chain's stabilization role during IT exercises. Remember, it's an arch. So if you experience low back pain during sandbag carries, try ...[Read More]
Sandbag Deadlifts and Dimmels Deadlifts
How to do the Sandbag Deadlifts and Dimmel Deadlifts, using the principles of StrongFit with Dr. Sara Solomon & Jackie Perez The deadlift is internal torque both concentrically and eccentrically. ...[Read More]
Sandbag Carries
How to do the Sandbag Carry using the principles of StrongFit with Dr. Sara Solomon & Jackie Perez To lap the sandbag, deadlift it to your lap (engage your core to do this: not sure how? COUGH!). ...[Read More]
Sandbag Press
How to do the Sandbag Overhead Press, using the principles of StrongFit with Dr. Sara Solomon & Jackie Perez Use a sandbag, or something that can be held between your hands (i.e. med ball). You wi ...[Read More]
Sandbag Squats
Sandbags Squats Deadlift the sandbag (keep your butt up in the air and your arms straight), and then lap it. This is internal torque. As you lap it, clasp one had around the other wrist. Bear hug the ...[Read More]