ALPHA Human Performance: Train Body Balance along with Quick Feet for better close quarters performance

Quick feet are for sure a must in order to be a top level competitive athlete. However, having quick feet is not enough. What happens to the rest of your body matters as well!

What I mean is that you want to have great body balance no matter whats going on with your feet. You want the ability to twist, turn and move side to side and still maintain good body balance.

In the video above watch one of my athletes as he performs quick feet drills. Take special notice to not only his feet, but watch his torso/shoulders. No matter what direction his feet move in, he still maintains good body control. This is crucial in sports when it comes to being able to perform athletic actions such as catching, throwing, hitting and swinging. No matter what your feet are doing, have the ability maintain balance and still perform with balance!

DB 1-Arm Snatch

Want a simple power builder that is basic, but an absolute killer? Try DB 1-arm snatches.

1) Grab a dumbbell in one hand and stand with the feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2) Descend your hips in a "power position" with flat back and chest up

3) Quickly pull the dumbbell toward the ceiling while at the same time extending your knees and hips and raising on to the balls of your feet, keeping the dumbbell close to your body as you pull it.

4) As the dumbbell gets to its highest point, very quickly rotate your elbow under the weight while extending your arm.

The dumbbell will rest over the top of your shoulder with the palm facing away from your body. "Catch the weight with knees slightly bent

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Train Body Balance along with Quick Feet for better close quarters performance