Final Form Barbell

Another example of how just a little bit of coaching goes a long way. My man is new to the bench press. You can see the difference from where he started compared to a couple bench sessions later. He has better control of the bar, maintains extension in his rib cage, breathing is better, and bar path is much improved. He looks much more confident overall. We still have things to work on but I'm looking forward to seeing how his bench progresses over the next couple months.

Good job CP!

FFB athlete taking 445 (90%) for 8 clustered. Little over 10 weeks out 💪.

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Here is a before and after of my man doing kettlebell swings. He came to me for an overall technique tune-up so we didn't spend too much time on this, but you can see the difference just a few cues make.

The kb swing gets butchered in a number of ways: squat swing, using your upper body and not hips, kb dropping down to the knees, lack of balance, lack of bracing, etc. Most common is the squat swing and using your upper body.

Here are some helpful cues:
* Hips back, not knees forward.
* Arms are merely guiding the path of the KB.
* This is an aggressive hip extension exercise. Emphasis on aggressive.
* Snap hips forward, shoot knees back, and stand tall.
* Keep the bell high between your legs. Literally aim for your crotch on the downward swing. At or below your knees is the danger zone.
* Find a point of focus somewhere on the ground in front of you as you hinge.
* Create power then control it. Brace fully at the top of the swing with arms relaxed.