🍑🔥 “Fire under your ass!” “Bare feet on hot ground!” “Be less sticky!” All are useful cues for a common athletic problem—sticking to the ground (or obstacle) for too long during key hand/foot touches when sprinting, jumping, vaulting, climbing, etc. Moving too slow & sticky is 1 good way to limit yourself from completing your … Read more
If your climb-up needs work, consider drilling the progressions in this blog post. For most of these movements, remember to put extra emphasis on training them with ambidextrous footwork, smooth rhythm, and precision landings that are as tall/stable as possible. Groung kong (split-foot takeoff) Keep in mind that there are many progressions between the main … Read more
https://youtu.be/YMpV_INp5r8 ft. Taylor Carpenter🎥 Ryan Ford This ankle dorsiflexion test is a simple, telling way to see if tightness in your Achilles tendon and/or calf muscles holds you back in training. If you want springier jumps/sprints, or softer/safer landings, quality ankle DF is a top priority (both passive & active ROM). A lack of ankle DF … Read more
