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StrongBlocks exercises 2/21. LATERAL L-SIT TRANS

StrongBlocks exercises 2/21. LATERAL L-SIT TRANSFERSLateral L-sit transfers will target the abs and hip flexors. They’ll also challenge the shoulder flexors to help you clear the legs.Start in an L-sit and move to a straddle L with one leg outside your hands. Then return to the centre and repeat to the other side.2. L-SIT TO SHOULDER STAND (BENT-ARM HS)The L-sit to shoulder stand will help develop strength and control for your HSPU. Start in an L-sit and control the movement to the bottom of a HSPU. Focus on reaching straight body alignment with each rep.3. L-SIT TO BENT-ARM PLANCHEThe L-sit to bent arm planche can help you build strength for the MAPPU. This is significantly easier, as the hips can drop as you straighten the arms.4. PLANCHE HOLDS AND PUSH-UPSAs many can’t lift off the ground with the tuck planche hold, strong blocks can make more room for your legs. You can then incrementally progress toward the floor and use them to help you get the hips and shoulders level.A similar method can be used to work toward tuck planche push-ups. If you don’t have the strength for full reps, you can use the blocks to progressively increase the range of motion.5. L-SIT TO STRADDLE L-SITThe L-sit to straddle L-sit can build strength for the stalder press. Start in an L-sit and lift to the straddle L while keeping the arms straight, then lift back to the L-sit and repeat for reps.If these are too challenging, you perform the same exercise with bent knees. As the press to handstand and planche share the same shoulder movement, strength will be transferable related exercises.Happy training 💪😊

Here are 10 of my favorite exercises on the Strong

Here are 10 of my favorite exercises on the StrongBlocks by @baseblocks (part 1/2)1. PUSH-UPSStrong blocks can help with push-ups for a few reasons.Firstly, they can be used to manage wrist pain. If you limited wrist mobility or pain with extension, you can use the handles to keep your wrists in a more neutral position.Another reason is to increase the range of motion. If you’re doing weighted push-ups with a vest on the floor, the vest will restrict movement. To ensure range isn’t compromised, you can elevate the hands on the blocks.They can also be used for plyometric variations. You can center one block and switch arms or jump on and off the blocks with each push-up.2. PUSH-UP TO L-SITNot only will this build push-up and L-sit strength, but it will help you develop balance and control. It’s also a good foundation for the planche and press to handstand, as you must use the shoulder flexors in a straight arm position to move back to the push-up.3. L-SIT VARIATIONSL-sit holds will target the abs and hip flexors. With these, try to keep the hips in line with the hands and the knees straight.If the L-sit is too difficult you can perform tuck sit holds instead. Doing these over a ledge will reduce the difficulty by allowing more room for the legs.You can also perform dynamic variations of these such as flutters or single leg extensions.4. STRETCHESBlocks can help with stretching for a few reasons. Firstly, they can help improve comfort and stability. For instance, holding the handles can make front splits more stable as you progress towards the floor.The can also help you measure progress. With the forward fold, you can start by gripping the feet, and progress by adding adding blocks.With the straddle, you can start by getting your head to a block, then the floor, and if you’re very flexible, you can use them to elevate the feet.5. LATERAL PLANCHE TRANSFERSStart in a tuck planche with one leg between your hands and the other on the outside. Then control the movement as you switch sides. This will force you to lift through the advanced tuck position be able to clear the legs.Happy training 😊💪

When people see a pull-up bar, they generally thin

When people see a pull-up bar, they generally think of pulling exercises. Here’s a really solid (advanced) pushing workout you can do with nothing more than a pull-up bar and a band.1. Planche Holds - 4x10-15 seconds
2. 90-degree push-up OR HSPU - 4x3-5
3. Handstand to planche negatives 4x3
4. Band-assisted planche push-ups 4x8-12Equipment: Big Bar by @baseblocks
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#weightedcalisthenics

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What does full range of movement (ROM) mean to you

What does full range of movement (ROM) mean to you?This post should highlight what’s generally considered full ROM is not truly full ROM. However, you don’t need to train to the limits of your range to make gains (and doing so can even be dangerous).Some good principles to follow regarding ROM are:1. Train in the range you want to perform.2. Challenge muscles at length to maximize hypertrophy.3. Set a standard for each rep (e.g., straight arms at the top, head to floor at the bottom).This allows you to ensure an increase in reps/weight is truly progress.Happy training 💪😊

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