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The Strength Series

The strength series will take your fitness to another level.  We adapt and become stronger when we lift weights and as a result we further strengthen key fundamental movement patterns of the human body.  With the correct dosage of strength training we can dramatically improve our performance on the field and everyday life

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Strength Series. We will be using weights in this series, so please start of using just body weight and then progress into using a light weight. Once you master the movement you can then progress slowly by increasing the weight.

THE DEADLIFT

The deadlift and one leg deadlift is a great exercise to incorporate into your strength routine.

THE SQUAT

The Squat is one of the best full body exercises but requires great motor control and mobility to maximise its benefits.

SHOULDER EXERCISES

The shoulder is an inherently shallow and unstable joint that requires good muscle control to function correctly. This tutorial will take you through a few exercises to help build strong stable shoulders.

THE LUNGE

The lunge is a great exercise to build strength through the hips and legs.

GLUTE STABILITY PART 1

A quick hip assessment and a foundational exercise to help with glute strength and stability. Use daily as a pre and post training session warm up or include it into your core stability routine

GLUTE STABILITY PART 2

A great progression from part 1. In this episode we explore the one leg hip hinge and then add weight into the movement to develop greater strength and stability in the hips and the posterior chain.

STIR THE POT

A fantastic exercise to build dynamic strength and stability through the hips, abdomen and shoulders.

TURKISH GET UP

This is a great exercise for building rotational stability in the spine, strength in the shoulders and co-ordination through the whole body. Start off with no weight to practice the movement and then slowly build weight into the equation.

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STRENGTH 1

This session will focus on the deadlift, the squat and the lunge. Focus on slow smooth movement throughout the session.

STRENGTH 2

This session focuses on the seated row, the farmers carry and the press up. 

STRENGTH 3

This session will include the lunge, the farmers carry, the seated row and the deadlift. Enjoy the rotational modification in the lunge.

STRENGTH 4

This routine is great for building strength and balance in the hips, legs, shoulders and abdominal muscles. Make this workout a weekly session to add to your training program.

STRENGTH 5

This routine will challenge shoulder strength and stability. We will cover 3 main movement patterns of the shoulder.

STRENGTH 6

This routine will focus on hip and leg strength. We have increased the reps slightly to work a little on endurance, so you may need to lower the weight to account for this. 

STRENGTH 7

This session focuses both strength and dynamic stability. We will be holding the weight in one hand through out the session, which will add more complexity to these key movement patterns. Each modification may require you to adjust the weight you lift.

STRENGTH 8

This session introduces the 1st stage of the Turkish get up. Watch the tutorial if you are new to this exercise. It also has a challenging variation to the press up plank. Rotational stability and strength will be worked hard in this routine.

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