OVERHEAD TRICEPS ROPE EXTENSION

The overhead rope tricep extension is a great variation that will not only train the triceps well in a lengthened position, but will also aid in improving overhead mobility. General prescription: 3-5 sets, 8-25 reps depending on goals and capacity.

LEANING CABLE BICEP CURL

This bicep variation will put the bicep in a mid-lengthened position and can also help improve shoulder extension if done correctly and with intent. General prescription: 3-5 sets, 8-25 reps depending on goals and capacity.

TRICEP EXTENSION (DB SKULL CRUSHER)

The supine DB skull crusher, when done correctly, can also improve thoracic mobility and shoulder health along with tricep strength and endurance. General prescription: 3-5 sets, 8-25 reps depending on goals and capacity.

HEEL RAISED BICEP CURL

The heel raised bicep curl is a great variation that will also improve thoracic mobility and expansion, along with shoulder external rotation. It can be used as a warm-up or standalone bicep exercise. General prescription: 3-5 sets, 8-25 reps depending on goals and capacity.

RIB MECHANICS AND BREATHING

This demonstration will give you an insight on how to stack your ribs over your pelvis by ‘compressing your ribs’ and how to control your trunk. These abilities will improve joint range of motion and mobility in training by allowing you to control your centre of gravity but also minimise compensations in the lower back […]

OH MED BALL ROTATIONAL SLAM

Rotational med-ball work is designed to improve thoracic rotation ability, shoulder mobility and upper body movement capacity. This variation is power focused, but you can also repeatedly rotate and throw the ball at sub-max intensity for general rotation capacity. General prescription: 3-4 sets, 3-5 reps each side for power, 10-20 each side for capacity.

WALL BALL SLAM (HALF-KNEELING POWER)

Rotational med-ball work is designed to improve thoracic rotation ability and upper body movement capacity. This variation is power focused. General prescription: 3-4 sets, 3-5 reps each side for power.

THORACIC MOBILITY (WALL)

This exercise is used to improve thoracic rotation and shoulder flexion. The wall and ball act as both external stability and reference points to minimise compensation at the lumbar spine and/or hips. The exercise itself will not improve ROM long-term, but the short-term improvement will allow training and strengthening in deeper ranges, leading to long-term […]

TOP OF PUSH-UP PLANK ROTATION

This exercise is perfect to mobilise thoracic rotation whilst also priming shoulder protraction, shoulder stability and trunk control. It is best used as a neuromuscular control exercise in rehab, or as an advanced thoracic drill prior to strength training and/or running in “healthy” populations. General prescription: 2-3 sets, 8-15 reps each side.

THORACIC ROTATION (SIDE-LYING)

This movement will be useful to improve thoracic rotation and mobilise the shoulder blades prior to rehab and/or strength training. The exercise itself will not improve ROM long-term, but the short-term improvement will allow training and strengthening in deeper ranges, leading to long-term improvements. In the long-term, it will be important to recover well, train […]