Discover Movement Push-up Challenge: Shoulder and core control

Push-ups are great but without variation even they might get a little repetitive. We created a few different push-up challenges for different goals in mind.

These push-up variations target multi-planar movement and stability of the shoulder joint. They also challenge the abdominal wall and other core structures in the process.

Superman push-up, Breakdancer push-up and X-rotation push-up: 

Take care,

Tommi the Trainer 

Hip and adductor flexibility exercise progression

We use this progression for frontal plane hip/adductor flexibility/mobility.

The prepositioning of the legs should not be too far apart. This is important because the idea is to feed and to work through the proprioceptors, not to lengthen the tissues by force. So do not think too much about "stretching" with this one.   

1. 4-point ground contact - hold for 10 sec

2. 3-point ground contact with upper body rotation

3. 2-point ground contact - a hold with scapular retaction

4. 2-point ground contact with upper body rotation

Tommi the Trainer

And as you already know so well...

Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. The information provided on this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or medical ailment.

"No longer just a game" - a valuable perspective to youth sports

The Record -video clip on youth sports in Northern New Jersey.

Makes you ask questions that should be asked.

Makes you think about the motives that should be thought about.

"Tommi The Trainer"