Posts in Performance Training

Diagonal Core Progression

Diagonal Core Progression

Start basic. Eliminate joints, teach control.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) ½ Kneel eliminates lower leg and enforces single-leg stance control at the hip/core. Tall Kneel adds in rotational control at […]

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1-Arm DB Lateral Squat

1-Arm DB Lateral Squat

Developing strength in multiple planes is important for improving the transfer of strength to sport-specific movements and to improve durability by preparing the tissue to produce and accept force in these patterns. The 1-Arm DB Lateral Squat is an example of an accessory single-leg strength exercise that emphasizes a lateral push.         […]

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Key Qualities for Training Success

Key Qualities for Training Success

Every performance coach has a unique background in terms of their education and experience, and as a result, has different preferences for how they design and coach their programs. Over the years I’ve worked with athletes that have found success (in terms of physical development) coming from a lot of different programs. The two key […]

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Individualizing Upper Body Exercises

Individualizing Upper Body Exercises

@timlebbossiere shares an important consideration on how to individualize upper body exercise seleciton based on t-spine presentation: From Tim: An easy way to individualize your program can be changing upper body exercise selection based on the thoracic spine.           View this post on Instagram               […]

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90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out (Shoulders Square)

90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out (Shoulders Square)

This is a variation of the 90-Degree MiniBand Step-Out exercise I posted a couple weeks back.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kevin Neeld, PhD (@kevinneeld) Similar to the previous variation, the goal here is to […]

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