Rolling Pistol Kettlebell Squats

ShareTweet Anyone have problem with unilateral leg strength?  My favorite unilateral leg strength exercises would include: Bulgarian Split Squats – Speed Skater Reverse Lunges with added ROM Step Ups Regular Lunges Pistol squats do not make my list.  I do not like the shin angle, forcing the knee out past the foot and putting a [...]

The Importance of Unilateral Training

ShareTweet Athletes need to address weaknesses, improve stability and flexibility, get stronger, etc, etc.  To be a top level athletes, it takes many facets of strength and movement capabilities. An effective way to address these needs is by including unilateral exercises during your supplemental lifts. This applies both to lower body and upper body. Many [...]

One Leg Squat and Variations

ShareTweet Here is a video from Jim Smith over at the Diesel Crew.  He does a great job explaning a few one leg squat variations.  Smitty introduced me to the foam variation two weeks ago when we were training.  I have some video I’ll put up next week of the movement and a training day [...]

Back to Basics: Front Lunge

ShareTweet I’m a big proponent of unconvential training methods, however I still make sure I have the lifting staples in my program. I use the crazy stuff as supplemental exercises or finishers. Here is one of the basic lifts that is important to get into an athlete trianing program. It is important for athletes to [...]