Other Exercises
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Ab Roller
The Ab Roller is an intermediate core strengthening exercise that challenges the entire anterior chain by resisting spinal extension. It develops anti-extension core stability and shoulder girdle control under load.
Anterior Tibialis-SMR
Begin seated on the ground with your legs bent and your feet on the floor.
Atlas Stones
Begin with the atlas stone between your feet. Bend at the hips to wrap your arms vertically around the Atlas Stone, attempting to get your fingers underneath the stone. Many stones will have a small flat portion on the bottom, which will make the stone easier to hold.
Atlas Stone Trainer
This trainer is effective for developing Atlas Stone strength for those who don't have access to stones, and are typically made from bar ends or heavy pipe.
Axle Deadlift
Approach the bar so that it is centered over your feet. You feet should be about hip width apart. Bend at the hip to grip the bar at shoulder width, allowing your shoulder blades to protract. Typically, you would use an over/under grip.
Backward Drag
Load a sled with the desired weight, attaching a rope or straps to the sled that you can hold onto.
Balance Board
Place a balance board in front of you.
Band Assisted Pull-Up
Choke the band around the center of the pullup bar. You can use different bands to provide varying levels of assistance.
Battling Ropes
For this exercise you will need a heavy rope anchored at its center 15-20 feet away. Standing in front of the rope, take an end in each hand with your arms extended at your side. This will be your starting position.
Bear Crawl Sled Drags
Wearing either a harness or a loose weight belt, attach the chain to the back so that you will be facing away from the sled. Bend down so that your hands are on the ground. Your back should be flat and knees bent. This is your starting position.
Behind Head Chest Stretch
An advanced, partner-assisted PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) stretch for the chest and shoulder complex. It involves an isometric contraction followed by a passive stretch to increase flexibility in the anterior shoulder and pectoral muscles. Requires good baseline shoulder mobility and a communicative partner.
Bench Sprint
Stand on the ground with one foot resting on a bench or box with your heel close to the edge.
Bicycling
To begin, seat yourself on the bike and adjust the seat to your height.
Bodyweight Mid Row
Begin by taking a medium to wide grip on a pull-up apparatus with your palms facing away from you. From a hanging position, tuck your knees to your chest, leaning back and getting your legs over your side of the pull-up apparatus. This will be your starting position.
Box Jump (Multiple Response)
Assume a relaxed stance facing the box or platform approximately an arm's length away. Arms should be down at the sides and legs slightly bent.
Box Skip
You will need several boxes lined up about 8 feet apart.
Car Deadlift
This event apparatus typically has neutral grip handles, however some have a straight bar that you can approach like a normal deadlift. The apparatus can be loaded with a vehicle or other heavy objects such as tractor tires or kegs.
Chain Handle Extension
You will need two cable handle attachments and a flat bench, as well as chains, for this exercise. Clip the middle of the chains to the handles, and position yourself on the flat bench. Your elbows should be pointing straight up.
Chain Press
Begin by connecting the chains to the cable handle attachments. Position yourself on the flat bench in the same position as for a dumbbell press. Your wrists should be pronated and arms perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
Chair Leg Extended Stretch
Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.
Chair Upper Body Stretch
Sit on the edge of a chair, gripping the back of it.
Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch
Start off by standing with your legs together, holding a bodybar or a broomstick.
Circus Bell
The circus bell is an oversized dumbbell with a thick handle. Begin with the dumbbell between your feet, and grip the handle with both hands.
Conan's Wheel
With the weight loaded, take a zurcher hold on the end of the implement. Place the bar in the crook of the elbow and hold onto your wrist. Try to keep the weight off of the forearms.
Crucifix
The Crucifix is a static hold exercise that challenges shoulder endurance and stability by holding weights out to the sides at shoulder height. It primarily develops the deltoids and upper back, while also engaging the core and grip. This exercise is foundational for building the shoulder stamina required in strongman events and general athletic conditioning.
Depth Jump Leap
For this drill you will need two boxes or benches, one 12 to 16 inches high and the other 22 to 26 inches high.
Dips - Chest Version
For this exercise you will need access to parallel bars. To get yourself into the starting position, hold your body at arms length (arms locked) above the bars.
Donkey Calf Raises
For this exercise you will need access to a donkey calf raise machine. Start by positioning your lower back and hips under the padded lever provided. The tailbone area should be the one making contact with the pad.
Drop Push
Position low boxes or other platforms 2-3 feet apart.
Farmer's Walk
There are various implements that can be used for the farmers walk. These can also be performed with heavy dumbbells or short bars if these implements aren't available. Begin by standing between the implements.
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