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Half Kneeling Shoulder Press

Pressing from a half kneeling position demands significant core and hip stability alongside the shoulder pressing strength itself, since the reduced base of support removes any leg drive assistance. A more demanding variation than a standing press.

Not for someone who hasn’t mastered a standing overhead press. Better suited to someone ready to add a core and hip stability challenge on top of established pressing strength.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #ShoulderStrength by @arjunjunrm

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Leg Extensions

A machine-based quad isolation exercise, useful for building quad strength and size without any hip involvement. A good accessory once compound lower body movements are the foundation of a program.

Better suited to someone adding targeted quad volume as an accessory, or managing a knee issue that benefits from isolated quad loading under guidance.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #LowerBodyStrength by @arjunjunrm

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Reverse Wrist Curls

Trains wrist extensor strength, the counterpart to standard wrist curls, useful for balancing forearm strength between flexors and extensors. Often neglected despite being important for wrist and elbow health.

Better suited to someone in grip-intensive or racquet sports needing balanced forearm strength, or managing elbow tendon issues.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #WristHealth by @arjunjunrm

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Clean Grip Deadlift

Deadlifting with a clean grip and stance, this builds pulling strength specifically for the first phase of an Olympic clean. Different bar path and positioning compared to a conventional deadlift.

Not for someone outside of weightlifting-specific training. Better suited to someone training or coaching Olympic lifting who needs pull-specific strength for the clean.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #PosteriorChain by @arjunjunrm

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KB Shrugs

A kettlebell variation of the standard shrug, training the upper trapezius while the kettlebell’s shape often allows a more natural grip and range compared to a barbell. Useful accessory for trap development.

Better suited to someone with an established pulling and carrying base looking to add targeted trap work.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #UpperBodyStrength by @arjunjunrm

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Sorenson Hold

An isometric hold with the upper body suspended off a bench, hips supported, training the spinal erectors specifically. A well-researched exercise for building lower back endurance and often used to assess and reduce injury risk.

Not for someone with an active lower back flare-up. Better suited to someone building spinal erector endurance as part of general strength or injury-prevention work.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #PosteriorChain by @arjunjunrm

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Lunge Walk

A dynamic walking lunge, alternating legs while moving forward, combines single-leg strength with balance and coordination through continuous movement. A common progression from static lunge variations.

Better suited to someone with a solid static split squat or reverse lunge ready to add locomotion and balance demands.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #SingleLegStrength by @arjunjunrm

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Side Lean SL Calf Raises

A single-leg calf raise performed with a lateral lean, changing the loading angle on the calf and ankle compared to a straight vertical raise. Adds variety to calf training and challenges ankle stability from a different direction.

Better suited to someone with an established single-leg calf raise looking to vary the loading angle.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #CalfStrength by @arjunjunrm

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Karate Push

A rotational pressing drill mimicking a karate punch, training explosive trunk rotation combined with a pushing pattern. Useful for developing rotational power that transfers to striking and throwing sports.

Not for someone without base anti-rotation core strength. Better suited to someone ready to progress from stability work into rotational power development.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #RotationalPower by @arjunjunrm

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Lateral Band Walks

Walking sideways against band resistance trains the hip abductors, particularly the glute medius, a muscle critical for controlling knee alignment during single-leg movements. A staple in knee injury prevention programs.

Suited to nearly everyone, particularly useful for athletes in cutting sports or anyone with knee valgus tendencies.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #InjuryPrevention by @arjunjunrm

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SLR (Straight Leg Raises) - Dynamic

The dynamic version of the straight leg raise, training hip flexor strength through repeated range of motion rather than a static hold. Also serves as a check on hamstring flexibility and lumbar control together.

Better suited to someone building hip flexor strength as part of sprint or kicking-sport preparation.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #HipFlexion by @arjunjunrm

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Push Ups

The foundational bodyweight pressing exercise, building chest, shoulder, and tricep strength while demanding core control to keep the body rigid throughout. A staple starting point for most upper body training programs.

Suited to nearly everyone as a foundational pressing exercise, scalable up or down depending on ability.

Disclaimer: Everyone’s body moves a little differently. Old injuries, mobility, limb length, all of it changes what “correct” looks like. So don’t chase a picture-perfect rep from a video. Focus on control and how it feels, and adjust with a coach if something doesn’t sit right.

#StrengthAndConditioning #PerformanceCoach #InjuryPrevention #AthleteDevelopment #UpperBodyStrength by @arjunjunrm

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