Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 Ground based glute stretch Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 KEY COACHING POINTS:Chase the stretch in your glutesWalk your hands out as far as possibleEmbrace the stretch for 1-2 seconds Note: If your knee hurts then you're doing it wrong, this is a challenging one and you'll need to go into it slowlyMAIN MUSCLE - GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 Single leg glute bridge Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 KEY COACHING POINTS:Drive your hips up by squeezing your glutesDon't arch the lower backEmbrace the squeeze in your glutes for 1-2 seconds, then repeatMAIN MUSCLE - GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 Overhead squat Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 KEY COACHING POINTS:Feet shoulder width apart or just widerHave a wide grip on the bar (much wider than shoulder width)Shoulders pinned backDescend by driving your hips back and letting your knees naturally track towards your toesThe bar should stay overhead through the full exercise with elbows locked outGo as low as you can whilst maintaining a neutral spineMAIN MUSCLE - QUADRICEPS
Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 Ankle mobility stretch Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 KEY COACHING POINTS:Push down on your quad (thigh muscle) to help drive your knee forwardYour knee should track past your toesHeel should stay downANKLE JOINT MOBILITY
Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 3D quad and hip flexor stretch Andrew Griffiths 14 December 2016 KEY COACHING POINTS:Drive your hips forward by squeezing your glutesYou should feel a stretch in the front of your hips (hip flexors)Hold the squeeze for 1-2 seconds, then repeatMAIN MUSCLE - HIP FLEXORS