How long ago did you first go to a weight room with a friend or team? It has likely been a long time since you really focused on the body weight movements that are foundational to the big lifts.
Though there are roughly 8 fundamental movement patterns, at Trinity Strength we begin by dialing in 3 in particular; the squat, the hinge, and the press. You should be able to perform each of these movements perfectly with zero or light weight before lifting heavy.
But First, Breathing
Before we even get to those 3 movements, however, we review your breathing technique. You likely have a difficult time engaging you core while breathing just as many others have at first. Until you are able to breathe powerfully with your belly you will not be able to lift weights efficiently. We have seen weightlifting personal records reached simply because an athlete focused on how they were breathing daily outside the gym.
Squat, Hinge, Press
Next we begin working on the 3 movements that set a foundation and translate to almost every other exercise we will program.
First up is the squat. In the vast majority of the world the squat is how people sit… and use the bathroom. At first almost none of our athletes feel very relaxed in a squat, though. We begin with this movement and make sure you know how to not only keep good posture, but how to begin the squat, where your knees should be, where you should look, and how it should feel. The eventual goal is to help you be able to sit in this position comfortably for 15+ minutes while also having the strength to lift large amounts of weight.
The next movement we focus on is the hinge. This translates to deadlifts, cleans, snatches, and kettlebell swings. Just like squatting is our natural “sit” position, the hinge is the natural way to pick something up. Even though mom always said to lift with your legs and not your back that is the exact error we see most often. By working one on one with student athletes we help them to strengthen and use the muscles this movement is meant to develop.
The third primary movement we address early on is the press. Pressing something overhead or out in front can be a lot more difficult than it seems. Athletes usually end up with a lot of shoulder mobility drills added to their program after these evaluations. Like the deadlift we ensure you are using the right muscles to press instead of relying on your back.
By beginning with the breath and gradually learning the other primary movements you will be set up for a successful training program. The ability to move well without weight means you will have the foundation needed in order to break through How long ago did you first go to a weight room with a friend or team? It has likely been a long time since you really focused on the body weight movements that are foundational to the big lifts.
Though there are roughly 8 fundamental movement patterns, at Trinity Strength we begin by dialing in 3 in particular; the squat, the hinge, and the press. You should be able to perform each of these movements perfectly with zero or light weight before lifting heavy.
But First, Breathing
Before we even get to those 3 movements, however, we review your breathing technique. You likely have a difficult time engaging you core while breathing just as many others have at first. Until you are able to breathe powerfully with your belly you will not be able to lift weights efficiently. We have seen weightlifting personal records reached simply because an athlete focused on how they were breathing daily outside the gym.
Squat, Hinge, Press
Next we begin working on the 3 movements that set a foundation and translate to almost every other exercise we will program.
First up is the squat. In the vast majority of the world the squat is how people sit… and use the bathroom. At first almost none of our athletes feel very relaxed in a squat, though. We begin with this movement and make sure you know how to not only keep good posture, but how to begin the squat, where your knees should be, where you should look, and how it should feel. The eventual goal is to help you be able to sit in this position comfortably for 15+ minutes while also having the strength to lift large amounts of weight.
The next movement we focus on is the hinge. This translates to deadlifts, cleans, snatches, and kettlebell swings. Just like squatting is our natural “sit” position, the hinge is the natural way to pick something up. Even though mom always said to lift with your legs and not your back that is the exact error we see most often. By working one on one with student athletes we help them to strengthen and use the muscles this movement is meant to develop.
The third primary movement we address early on is the press. Pressing something overhead or out in front can be a lot more difficult than it seems. Athletes usually end up with a lot of shoulder mobility drills added to their program after these evaluations. Like the deadlift we ensure you are using the right muscles to press instead of relying on your back.
By beginning with the breath and gradually learning the other primary movements you will be set up for a successful training program. The ability to move well without weight means you will have the foundation needed in order to break through plateaus.
