The Dumbbell Squat Clean Introduction

In this article, we will cover the Dumbbell Squat Clean exercise. We will show you how to perform the movement with video demonstration, image example, and a written description.

The different muscles that this exercise targets and the benefits of including it into your training routine.

The Dumbbell Squat clean is a compound exercise and has a difficulty rating of early intermediate.

When using dumbbells instead of a barbell, you will not be able to use as heavy of a load.

Bench Sprints: Introduction

Bench Sprints are a great form of jump training.

This exercise will help you to develop the fast twitch muscle fibers in your legs. Fast twitch muscle fibers are responsible for powerful bursts of movements.

Many athletes perform plyometrics to help with their athletic performance.

In this article, we will cover the equipment required. How you are to complete this exercise with video, image and a written description.

The different muscles used, and another exercise you can use if you are having issues with this one.

Single Leg Push-Off Introduction

In this article, we will cover the Single Leg Push-Off. It is a calisthenic and plyometric(jump training) exercise.

We will provide you with the details on how you perform this task. With image, video and written descriptions.

The equipment required, muscles that this exercise works and how to include it into your training routine.

Side jumps Introduction

Side jumps are a plyometric and calisthenic exercise. They work great as an addition to an H.I.I.T. training routine.

Since this is a plyometric exercise remember to focus on explosively jumping from side to side.

Side to side jumps has a difficulty rating of a beginner. This Makes them perfect for people of all different fitness levels.

Equipment Required

Tuck Jumps Introduction

The tuck jump is a beginner level exercise.

Before using them, you should have a solid understanding and form with the body weight squat.

It burns a significant amount of calories. Making it an excellent choice for beginners and people at more advanced fitness levels.

It is a calisthenic(body weight) and plyometric(jump) training exercise.

The Broad Jump Burpee

Add some plyometric training into your burpees.

Last week we covered the jump tuck burpee. Keeping with that theme, we are going to cover another burpee move that adds in some plyometric training.

Broad Jump Burpees have become really popular in many CossFit boxes and for a good reason.

They are a great exercise to help you develop explosive leg strength, speed, agility, and burn fat.

Cobra Push-Ups Introduction

Are you ready to combine the Cobra Yoga Pose and the classic push-up?

Cobra Push-Ups are a stretching exercise for your lower back that also adds in some light arm work. It will also help to stretch your groin, abs, and hip flexors but to a lesser degree.

This exercise is a helpful way to warm up before you begin a lifting routine.

You can also use them in a calisthenics training regime.

Cobra Push-Ups will also help you to learn part of the movement pattern for the Divebomber Push-Up.

The Divebomber Push-Up is essentially the Jackknife(Pike push-up), and the Cobra Push-Up combined into one advanced movement.

Today we are going to cover The Lunge Split Jump Exercise.

It's a great mix of the classic strength exercise(lunge) combined with some plyometric training.

The Lunge Split Jump has a difficulty level of beginner making it ideal for people of any fitness level.

Before attempting to perform this variation of lunges ensure that you have a strong understanding of the regular lunge.

If you have not performed regular lunges before or it has been awhile, you should spend a couple weeks practicing before attempting this version.

The Bench Hop is a great beginner level plyometric exercise.

If you have never performed plyometrics, this is an excellent exercise for you to start with first. Try it and see how plyometrics can help to improve your overall fitness.

Bench Hops help you to develop explosive leg power. They also help contribute to conditioning your core muscle while improving your agility and coordination.

Many athletes perform plyometrics to help increase their athletic ability.

The Burpee Tuck Jump Intro

Today we are going to cover The Commando Push-up.

This article will include image, video and written description of how you are to perform the exercise.

The different muscles worked. And the benefits of incorporating it into your training routine.

The commando push-up is an intermediate exercise. Before moving to this push-up variation, you should have a solid grasp on the plank and regular push-up.

Progression should be a primary focus with this exercise. You can either chose a set repetition to use. Or you can perform the exercise for a specific amount of time.