ALPHA Human Performance: Training Posterior Work with PULLS

The engine that pushes us forwards athletically are the muscles "behind us" (glutes and hamstrings). Here I compiled exercises related to that thing we do the least in training----PULLING.

Check out the vid to see glute/ham and rowing in action. Take what's useful ;)

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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Training Posterior Work with PULLS