by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Sep 9, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, Core, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
What differentiates a squat from a deadlift? Movement pattern; “Squatting” vs “Hinging”? Bar on shoulders vs. bar in hands? My opinion: It’s the pattern. Hex bars work work very well for full depth squatting, since your knees are free to move forward without the...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Sep 2, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, Core, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
I love making videos and simultaneously despise writing about them… here’s a TechniqueWOD about a cool way to “train your abs” using a rower. Enjoy! -Doug (@douglaselarson) The post Rower Rollouts — Anterior Core — Hollow Body — TechniqueWOD 137 w/ Doug Larson...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Aug 26, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, Core, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
Just like regular full contact twists (#132); static full contact twists are easily one of the Top 5 Movements I’ve ever done for core strength and stability. They’re especially great at building strength and stability in rotation. If you’re an athlete who has to run,...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Aug 19, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, Squat, TechniqueWOD
Front foot elevated reverse lunges are my favorite lunge variation! They’re incredible at building leg strength; especially useful for taller, longer limbed people, who mechanically have trouble keeping a vertical torso when squatting. If you’re an athlete, who needs...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Aug 12, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
Suitcase Deadlifts are performed just like a regular deadlift except all the weight. They’re especially great at building leg, back and core strength and stability. If you’re an athlete who wants a lighter (deload, injury, etc), but still very challenging variation of...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Aug 5, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
Shrimp Squats are similar to pistol squats in that they are a really beneficial movement to improve your single leg strength and stability; except they’re way harder!!! They’re especially great at building quad dominant focused strength. If you’re an athlete who wants...
