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Your body is a complex machine. But when parts start going bad, you
can’t just start replacing them and expect your body to perform as if it’s
in peak condition. So instead, focus on making your body unbreakable.
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The human body is remarkable. It responds to stress in an effort to
figure out how to deal with it easier in the future. The key to making
yourself unbreakable and helping to fix the pain in your legs, shoulders,
back, ankles and wrists is to provide stress in just the right way to initiate
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changes in your body.
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This guide will not only help you make your body unbreakable and
avoid injury, it will also help increase your mobility and flexibility. You’ll
soon find yourself smashing your PRs and you’ll be more confident in
your body.
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A strong and flexible back is crucial, not just for athletic performance, but
for everyday life. Back pain and stiffness are, unfortunately, a regular part
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Whether you have some back problems now and want to improve or you
want to do your best to keep them at bay, it’s essential to exercise and
keep moving for optimal back health.
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The spine is an incredibly complex structure. Some components are
meant more for mobility, and others for stability. Dozens of small muscles
performing various roles run up and down the back to aid in backward,
forward, side bending and rotation.
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but the lack of mobility would quickly catch up to you. These 4 exercises
combine mobility and strength together in a way that stimulates true
functional back mobility.
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Quadruped Back
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BACK
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ANKLES Start in a balanced position on all fours, with weight evenly distributed
The circle is made by fully rounding out your back and keeping that position
as you shift over to one side and then drop down to reverse the curve at the
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bottom, then over to the other side and return to the beginning. Work in one Start in a balanced position on all fours, with
direction then switch. weight evenly distributed through your hands
and feet.
Go slow and feel how your back moves in each part of the circle. You’ll likely The circle is made by fully rounding out your
notice some hitches and stiff points. Work on freeing those up and your back back and keeping that position as you shift
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side and return to the beginning. Work in one
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Quadruped Back
Circles
BACK
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through your hands and feet.
The circle is made by fully rounding out your back and keeping that position
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as you shift over to one side and then drop down to reverse the curve at the
bottom, then over to the other side and return to the beginning. Work in one
Upward Dog to Squat
direction then switch.
The classic yoga pose is a great backbending
exercise and is made even better when
Go slow and feel how your back moves in each part of the circle. You’ll likely
combined with movement into the bottom of
notice some hitches and stiff points. Work on freeing those up and your back a squat.
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WRISTS Illignam quaspid moluptae pere, sandiscius delis magnimus quat res volupta In upward facing dog, focus on lifting your
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very important skill to have for spinal health.
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Quadruped Back
Circles
BACK
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through your hands and feet.
The circle is made by fully rounding out your back and keeping that position
as you shift over to one side and then drop down to reverse the curve at the
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bottom, then over to the other side and return to the beginning. Work in one Squat to Standing
direction then switch.
Go slow and feel how your back moves in each part of the circle. You’ll likely
Forward Bend
notice some hitches and stiff points. Work on freeing those up and your back This sequence focuses on movement from
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Work on controlled breathing with deliberate
movements and pay attention to the angles
that feel more difficult. Those are the ones
you should focus on.
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Quadruped Back
Circles
BACK
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ANKLES Start in a balanced position on all fours, with weight evenly distributed
through your hands and feet.
The circle is made by fully rounding out your back and keeping that position
as you shift over to one side and then drop down to reverse the curve at the
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bottom, then over to the other side and return to the beginning. Work in one Alligator Roll
direction then switch.
Go slow and feel how your back moves in each part of the circle. You’ll likely Here’s an obvious core exercise that
begins with you flat on your stomach and rolls
notice some hitches and stiff points. Work on freeing those up and your back
you from side to back and over to the other
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This movement works every muscle around
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your weak points immediately.
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these small joints carry the entire weight of your body every day.
Most people don’t spend dedicated time training and strengthening the
ankles. As a result, they may run into issues of stiffness, weakness, and
chronic sprains.
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Here are some of my favorite exercises that will challenge your ankles in new
and unconventional ways to make them strong, flexible, and unbreakable.
These 4 exercises are probably a bit different from what you’ve spent a lot of
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and functional. Work on them one at a time to get some reps and practice in,
then chain them together for an efficient and effective ankle workout.
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Here you’ll use the squat to really target
your ankles by coming up on the balls of
your feet as you squat all the way down
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Use a handhold support, if needed, and
go slow and steady in the beginning. Add
speed and intensity as you improve and
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Duck Walk
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This may be something you’ve done
in elementary school P.E. But aside
from that and in martial arts classes, I
haven’t seen this widely used. It’s a
shame because it’s a great exercise
that provides good resistance through
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Walking on the
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It’s a rare person that hasn’t experienced some shoulder issues in their life.
Whether in training or in other activities, tweaks in your shoulders can stop
you from progressing and getting the most out of your workouts. Also, it’s
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Shoulder Swings
Hang from a bar or rings (or other
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suspension device) and with a firm grip,
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High Froggers
This fundamental locomotive pattern
loads the shoulders in a different way
than lifting weights. In this closed-chain
exercise, you have to create a stable
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base through your arms and shoulders
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In a stable plank position, move
your body laterally back and forth.
This encourages the shoulders to
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body in motion. The goal here isn’t
speed, but coordinated and stable
motion in a variety of patterns.
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Another familiar “playground” movement,
crab walks place your shoulders in an
unconventional position to receive
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you’ll build significant strength in a short
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hands and wrists become more used to typing and scrolling than gripping
and ripping! That’s why when people start to do more unorthodox exercise
training such as handstands and crawling, they may experience wrist strains
and pains.
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wrists to tolerate more force and handle the loads encountered in calisthenic
and other training. We can also improve our resilience against other issues
such as repetitive stress injuries.
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more time on strengthening and improving mobility in your wrists allows you
to do more advanced work with less pain and trouble.
These 4 exercises work more than just your hands and wrists, but they
challenge your wrists to handle loads in different positions and the full body
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bodyweight training.
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These three fundamental locomotive
patterns are a great first step into
quadrupedal work. And because these
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may be the initial introduction to
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crawling and locomotion, I recommend
performing these slowly for just a few
repetitions with lots of rest in between.
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Plank on Back of Wrists
This is a position you are unlikely used
to, as we usually bear weight through the
palms when we place our hands on the
ground. As such, this can be a vulnerable
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exercise rather than a “challenge”!
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Plank on Hand Blades
Walking
Begin in the plank position and place
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on your knees to allow for longer hold
times before you fatigue.
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With your fingers pointing back, slowly
roll down your fingers to your palms
as you walk your body forward. This
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and wrist strength.
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Exercises that build strong, powerful legs are an important part of your training.
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But it’s more than just having brute strength; you also need to be able to use
your strength in a variety of different positions and angles.
That’s what will truly give you unbreakable legs, legs that will get you not just
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through your day at work, but ones that are ready for whatever you want to do.
You don’t need to spend all day at the squat rack, though. Some of the most
effective leg exercises don’t require any weight at all. In the video below, I share
my top 4 bodyweight leg strength exercises with the variations that will help you
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These 4 exercises can be performed in various different ways. You can change
the tempo, elevation, or explosiveness depending on your needs. This gives
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you so many different options and can make each session fresh and new.
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Shrimp Squat
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Pistol Squat
The pistol squat is probably the most
well-known single leg squat exercise.
Extend one leg in front of you as you
squat back and down on your base leg.
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assistance, or roll up to use momentum
to assist as well.
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Peacock Squat
The peacock squat is a unique movement
that works the legs in different movement
planes. Developing strength in these
odd angles is a great preventative
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happen in athletics.
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The cossack squat is great for increasing hip
flexibility as well as lower body strength. Start
with your legs wider than hip width, and squat
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extended in the opposite direction. Just as
with the other exercises, a good regression
is to use a rope or cable to support yourself
as you squat down. Use the support to help
you sit back to get lower in the squat.
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your upper body more upright, and practice
speed changes.
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