Cobra Push-ups add a nice flexibility and flow component to the average push-up. Executing this drill with smooth control is key to getting the most bang for your buck. Remember to squeeze elbows towards the mid-line of your body and keep your neck in a comfortable, neutral position. When are you are ready to jump onto the single arm version of this drill, keep your...
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Cobra Pushup (Strength, Balance and Flexibility)
AB/Core Challenge Series – Summer 2012
Did you miss my AB/Core Challenge on the Splits59 Facebook page? Not to worry. The full series is listed below. AB/Core Challenge #1 - Summer 2012. I'll give you a few drills to do in sequence and provide modifications as well. You can add on the AB/Core challenges into your current strength training and cardio programs. http://youtu.be/XkkBxid1QjA ...
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Hi Splits59 Fans: Here is a body weight only workout using a few basic moves from my SHRED workouts. The key to making these drills work is to always focus on form first, using strength instead of momentum and working through your range of motion. This particular workouts is based on # of drills. You can use the first set as your warm-up if needed. If you...
Building Shoulder Strength and Inversions
Changing your body position while executing a push-up can increase the load on the chest, shoulders or arms. To build strength in the shoulders, execute straddle and pike push-ups. These are set-up by walking the feet in closer to the hands and raising, rear-end towards the sky and shifting the weight from the feet into the hands. Building shoulder strength,...
