SMR for Mobility & Recovery
Widely used and often the focus of hot training takes, SMR (or Self Myofascial Release), is a mobility and recovery mechanism we believe in here at PLT4M.
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Teaching the Clean
The clean. One of the most technically difficult movements to learn and perform well, but also one of the most beneficial movements.
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3 Keys to Warming Up Before A Workout
The Warm Up. It’s the least exciting part of training. It lacks the competition and the intensity of the rest of the workout. The warm up, though, is one of the most important components of any training program.
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High Knee to RDL Stability Drill
A great combination of activation and single limb balance, this drill is much like a SL RDL in that it is unilateral flexion and extension of the hip. Here, though, we are adding the element of a high knee drive during extension and our focus is on slow, smooth movement and perfect balance without a counterweight.
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Squat Therapy
Looking for exercises to improve squat form and technique? Squat therapy is a dynamic way to improve squat form for all students and athletes.
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Teaching Jump Rope
Back as a first year PE teacher and high school strength coach, one thing that surprised me most was the inability of many students and athletes to jump rope. I had assumed that jumping rope was a universal skill kids picked up along the way during childhood. Turns out, that’s not necessarily the case. Again…
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Teaching the Thruster
The Thruster. Arguably one of our favorite movements, as well as one of the most challenging in almost any training scenario. The thruster is a true full body movement that combines a full-depth squat with a press to lockout overhead. It is a serious “bang for buck” movement when it comes to athletic development.
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Teaching the Front Squat
One of the 3 most common loaded variations of our standard air squat – the Front Squat is widely regarded as the most “athletic” of the weighted squat movements. When attempting the Front Squat for the first time, there are a few main coaching points to keep in mind.
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Teaching the Overhead Squat
One of our very favorite movements here at PLT4M, the overhead squat is a must-have in any athletic training program. Here’s how to teach your athletes the overhead squat.
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Teaching the Back Squat
Once our athletes have mastered the foundational air squat (and only then), the first loaded variation we introduce is the “High Bar Back Squat”. The back squat, along with the bench press and barbell deadlift, is one of the 3 “Power Lifts” and is widely considered one of the best tools for developing raw strength.
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How to Teach the Squat
The Squat. Arguably the most foundational movement within any fitness or training program. Why? It’s simple. Mastering it boasts the most bang for your buck.
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Fix Your Deadlift
For good reason, the Deadlift is beloved by coaches everywhere. It is an excellent way to develop pure, total body strength as well as reinforce good posture and proper mechanics that relate to many other movements. Unfortunately, though, it is also a movement where strength can trump form – it’s too easy to do it the wrong way.
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