WELCOME! My name is Dr. Sara Solomon, and I’m a certified StrongFit Coach, I'm Pilates Certified, and I have a BSc in Physical Therapy. I will teach you how I learned the splits in my 40s. Prior to th ...[Read More]
Splits Theory
Aging Backwards???
Today is January 25, 2018. It's my birthday! I'm foh-tay. You know ...18 with 22 years experience... 14,600 days old ... two 20 year olds combined. Here are some of my reflections on turning 40 ... I ...[Read More]
Anderson Squats
The Anderson Squat is named after Paul Anderson ("the godfather of powerlifting"). It trains the squat pattern (external torque). In other words, it trains the squat from above parallel to the startin ...[Read More]
Lateral & Compass Lunges
I like to do lateral and compass lunges as part of my warm-up to "get fired up". I also like that these get me moving in more than one plane. These are internal torque both concentrically and eccentri ...[Read More]
ET Pull-Ups
Use wide grip (and either a pronated or supinated grip). This is all about your lats. So start by engaging your internal obliques (your body will look arched). Also use your glutei med. I like to bend ...[Read More]
Sandbag Tosses
Updated Video: Remember, good movement is linked to strong emotions. The sandbag toss is an ET exercise that targets your SNS. Go ahead and yell "zzzzaaaahhhh". Let out your anger/frustration. The win ...[Read More]
Farmer’s Carry
You can use dumbbells, kettlebells, 43 pound water jugs or farmer’s walk handles. Use your max weight and go until you fail. Aim for 30 metres. As my StrongFit mentors say, the farmer’s carry is “one ...[Read More]
Jumps (Broad, Box, Tuck)
The wind up for the jump is internal torque, but the actual jump is external torque. You can jump up to a box (max height) or you can jump for max distance (broad jumps). Really go for it. If you are ...[Read More]
Sandbag Squat
SANDBAG SQUATS (IT eccentric, IT concentric) Deadlift the sandbag and lap it. Bear hug it (clasp one had around the other wrist). Using your internal torque chain (glutei max, external obliques, pecs) ...[Read More]
Sandbag Carry
To lap the sandbag, deadlift it to your lap. Clasp one hand around the other wrist and stand up. Bear hug the bag (this will engage your pecs). If you are new to the sandbag carry, I suggest you start ...[Read More]
Hip Dips
If you have a positive Trendelenburg sign, then I recommend you do 3 sets of 10 hip dips a day. All you need is a wall. Take the leg that is against the wall and raise it up so that your hip and knee ...[Read More]
Air Squat
Mastering the air squat demands adequate hip, ankle and T-spine mobility. This means you need strong external obliques, glutei max and inner hamstrings. Welcome to the odyssey. Contrary to popular bel ...[Read More]