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Why We Love the Deadlift (and Why You Should Too) (Copy)
Micah Kradin Micah Kradin

Why We Love the Deadlift (and Why You Should Too) (Copy)

If you’re wondering how to dial in your conventional or sumo deadlift form (the two most common), we’ve got you covered. Coach Jess Kilts put together an awesome video breaking down the deadlift setup and pull from the ground. She walks you through the key points—set-up, key points to get the best pull through leverages, hinge specifics, etc—and helps you feel confident in your lift, whether you're new or just need a tune-up. Definitely give it a watch, especially if you want to see how we coach the lift step-by-step.

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Drill Spotlight: Shinbox to Hip Extension to Stand — A Solid Hip Primer
Micah Kradin Micah Kradin

Drill Spotlight: Shinbox to Hip Extension to Stand — A Solid Hip Primer

Here’s one of our favorite all-in-one hip focused warm-ups that we’ve been loving lately.

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Here’s the move: Start in a shinbox position → drive into a tall hip extension → sit back down → extend again and move into a step-up or full stand → reverse the pattern back to shinbox → switch sides and repeat.

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Rebuilding the Reach – How the Landmine Can Help You Press with Confidence Again
Micah Kradin Micah Kradin

Rebuilding the Reach – How the Landmine Can Help You Press with Confidence Again

Whether it’s after an injury or just navigating the complexity of what a “good” overhead press is supposed to feel like, we often see people unsure of how to get back to reaching and pressing in a way that feels strong, confident, and—most importantly—pain-free. That’s exactly why we put together our latest video on using the landmine as a tool to retrain the overhead press.

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