Try this overhead press from the split position. You’ll build balance, core strength, and shoulder mobility all in one simple motion!
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Neck Strength; Prison Yard Style
A stronger neck will make you a tougher athlete. You’ll be able to absorb impact more easily, making you harder to knock out, more difficult to choke out, and less prone to concussions. Try this simple prison yard style neck strength circuit. It’s very similar to what the military uses in boot camp to prepare their soldiers for contact in combat.
Log Press Demo with Expert Guest Nate Tuttle
The log press is a movement commonly used in competitive Strongman contests. It’s also great for functional fitness, athletes, or anyone looking for a fun change of pace.
You can learn more about strongman training in my article, Strongman Training with Nate Tuttle.
Inch Worm
This is a great bodyweight exercise for core strength, shoulder stability, and flexibility. You’ll stretch your hamstrings, abs, and hip flexors. Try adding this to your warm-up or use in boot-camp workouts!
Goblet Squats
Anyone can benefit from adding goblet squats to your strength and conditioning routine, but these are especially good for beginners. If you can’t yet keep an upright torso when you back squat, try goblet squats.
Push Press
Develop explosive power with this overhead movement. Watch this video to see how it’s done.
*Stay Tight! *Abs Engaged!
Unrolling Fly
This Fly variation will open and build your chest while having the added benefit of increasing shoulder flexibility and overall functioning.
With Online Personal Training from JoeToProAthlete.com you’ll learn how to fit this move into a complete training program. You’ll also get live 1-on-1 support from your coach, and everything you need to train like a pro!
Med. Ball Chop
In real life, or in sports, your abs rarely perform contractions in a straight line. Train for real world demands with medicine ball move that goes diagonally across your body.
Med. Ball Slams
Build strength, power, and even condition with this explosive medicine ball movement.
Push-Ups
Build upper body strength and power, plus build muscle in your chest and arms with this one simple exercise- no equipment necessary! As a bonus, you’ll also build strength in your core.
Pull-Overs
Open up your chest, build your lats, and add strength to your chest with this one efficient movement. Here, we use a kettlebell for weight, but you can use anything.
Supine (laying on back) Dumbbell Triceps Extensions
This is a triceps extensions variation done with dumbbells, while laying on a bench. Develop stronger, more sculpted arms with this simple move.
Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press
A simple overhead move for stronger shoulders. Overhead presses can be done seated, like this, with or without back support.
Dumbbell Zottman Curls
Zottman Curls are a variation on the classic biceps curl. By turning your hands over at the top of the motion, you will involve more forearm and grip training on the eccentric portion of the exercise.
Clean
This classic Olympic lift develops strength, speed, and power. It will also help you develop body awareness and coordination.
Olympic Style Deadlift
Deadlift is one of the best exercises for developing pure strength. Train your legs, butt, back, abs, traps, and grip in one movement.