by joannegalligan | Dec 1, 2019 | PROGRESSIONS, RELATED EXERCISES, UPPERBODY
Using a box set just underneath a higher bar, do a kip swing under the bar. Because of the box the knees will have to soften during the arch part of your kip swing. On returning to the hollow swing, press down hard on the bar, while simultaneously jumping off the box...
by joannegalligan | Nov 17, 2019 | PROGRESSIONS, PROGRESSIONS, PROGRESSIONS, RELATED EXERCISES, UPPERBODY
Hands in pullup grip (pronated), pull the chin over the bar, while also pulling the knees to the chest. This exercise can be done repetitively, or used as an isometric exercise where we hold the chin over the bar, and knees to the chest for a period of time.
by joannegalligan | Nov 16, 2019 | CORE, PRE-REQUISITES, PROGRESSIONS, RELATED EXERCISES, RELATED EXERCISES, UPPERBODY
This exercise develops lat strength for muscle-ups, pullovers and front levers. Starting in a pullup or chin over bar position, press the bar away, leaning the shoulders back as the toes rise. It is critical to keep a tight hollow position, so that the hips to not...
by joannegalligan | Oct 29, 2019 | CORE, LOWERBODY, MOBILITY, UPPERBODY
Start in a plank position with your shoulders stacked over the hands, the core tight and feet shoulder width apart. Pressing the hips back and up to downward dog reach one hand to touch the opposite foot, and return to plank before completing the second side. If the...
by joannegalligan | Oct 27, 2019 | CORE, EXERCISES, UPPERBODY
Strengthen your core AND your lats at the same time! Starting in a plank from hands, tuck the tailbone under (tail between your legs) and press the ribs down (hollow body). Press the ground away, pulling the shoulder blades apart (protraction) while pulling them down...
