Strength 2
uap-preparation
A1. Barbell Bench Press
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- retract your shoulders so that they are flat on the bench
- grip should be slightly wider than shoulder width
A2. Split Squat to Cable Row
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- pull with the opposite arm of the leg that is forward.
- hips should move straight up and down
- use full range of motion in the shoulder but do not lean forward or backwards in the rowing motion.
B1. Sumo Squat
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- chest tall, look straight ahead
- toes are pointed out about 30 degrees
- stance is wide so that knees are at about 90 degrees at the bottom of the movement
B2. Single Leg SLDL
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- keep shoulders hips and knee in a line as you push your hip back and lower your torso.
- knee of working leg should be bent about 10 degrees
- keep the hips level, shoulders back
- try doing the whole set without allowing the other leg to touch the ground
C1. 1/2 Cubans
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- keep your shoulders retracted
- avoid shrugging the weight
- elbows should be stationary while rotating the weight
C2. Standing Hip Flexion
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- Place on foot on a box or bench that causes your knee to be close to 90 degrees.
- Keep your hips level for the duration of this exercise!
- Pull your leg straight up (it won't go very far) and hold for three seconds before lowering it back to the bench.