Building Blocks: The Squat Progression Day 4

By Nick Folker on August 13, 2015

Day 4: The MB Squat

Now that you have mastered the BW Squat, it is time to add an external load using a medball. The MB Squat is a safe loading progression given the multitude of MB weight ranges available. As with any new external load or movement, focus on keeping the movement controlled and not rushing through it as you adjust to the new stimulus.  Make sure you and your athletes master the previous day before proceeding!

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How to Do a Split Squat | BridgeAthletic

By BridgeAthletic on August 12, 2015

Day 3: The Split Squat

It's hump day! And day 3 of the Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic. Check out the third exercise of the squat progression, the split squat. Check out another awesome instructional video below that will help you and your athletes keep progressing!

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Building Blocks: The Squat Progression Day 2

By Nick Folker on August 11, 2015

Day 2: The Body Weight Squat

Welcome to day 2 of the Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic. Today we would like to share the second exercise of the squat progression, the body weight squat. Check out the instructional video below and keep progressing!

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How to Do a Wall Squat | BridgeAthletic

By BridgeAthletic on August 10, 2015

Welcome to week two of the Building Blocks Series Volume 1 powered by BridgeAthletic. Each week you and your athletes will work on mastering the fundamental exercises that build elite athletic performance. Yes, these exercises will seem familiar, but without a firm understanding of the basics there is no path towards greatness.

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Weekend Warrior: Week 2

By Nick Folker on August 07, 2015

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This Weekend Warrior Workout is an entry-level body weight workout. Your coordination and muscular endurance will be tested. Thoracic mobility, lower-body muscular endurance and shoulder mobility are emphasized in this week. Be sure to focus on form as you navigate through this second Weekend Warrior Workout.

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How to Do a Kneeling Spiderman Pushup | BridgeAthletic

By BridgeAthletic on August 07, 2015

Day 5: The Kneeling Spiderman Pushup

Hey everyone! Welcome to the final installation of the pushup progression in the  BridgeAthletic Building Blocks series We really hope you have enjoyed this first progression in #BuildingBlocks series and most importantly have built better athletes along the way. As we said the pushup is an amazingly effective workout and mastering it will go a long way in building a strong and resilient athlete.
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Building Blocks: The Pushup Progression Day 4

By Nick Folker on August 06, 2015

Day 4: The Tempo Pushup (3/0/1)

Welcome to day 4 of the Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic. Here's the fourth exercise of the progression. Today's exercise is a fun alteration of the pushup that tests even the best athletes. Make sure you and your athletes master the previous day before proceeding!

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Building Blocks: The Pushup Progression Day 3

By Nick Folker on August 05, 2015

Day 3: The Pushup

Welcome to day 3 of the Building Blocks progression powered by BridgeAthletic. Check out the third exercise of the pushup progression, the pushup. Check out the instructional video below and keep progressing!

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Building Blocks: The Pushup Progression Day 2

By Nick Folker on August 04, 2015

Day 2: The Kneeling Pushup

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