Suspension Hamstrings

Derek shows us how to work out the hamstrings using the straps, this is a very difficult exercise to do but is amazing for also developing the “core” strength needed for “whole body structure”. have fun!

Suspension Abs

today Derek shows us how to use suspension straps to help develop the “six pack” for the beach by developing a strong core. as we know by now, a strong core is essential to building a solid “body structure” for our martial arts training. so make sure to do them!

Suspension Squats

Derek joins us again to show how to perform suspension squats to help develop strong whole body power while also creating strong “core” strength and balance.

Suspension Push Ups

Derek McCormick is a good friend of mine and also my personal trainer. Today, he gets into how to get more functional training from the use of rings versus the usual push up from a static position or standard bench press. By activating your “core”, you force yourself to use your whole body structure to perform the movement, it also helps to get full range of motion and strengthen your tendons and joints due to the off balance position.

Derek also has an application specific to trainers, his website also offers tips and equipment reviews, at http://www.Fit-Prof.com

You can be creative and build your own suspension straps or you can purchase them at http://www.vegasprosystems.com

Romanian Deadlift

The Romanian Deadlift or the Straight Leg Deadlift is a variation of the Standard Deadlift. This particular movement helps to strengthen the “core” area which is the entire “belt” area of your mid section including your lower back. remember that it isn’t about how much weight but the form and full range of motion that is most important, be careful and do this exercise right and you will reap the rewards.

Make sure to pay attention to all the detailed explanation, Matteo is a professional bodybuilder and Jon is a certified “strength & conditioning” coach, so listen to what they have to say, because i do!

make sure to check out Matteo’s website at…

http://web.mac.com/mat71/bodybymatteo

Taking the “Dead” out of “Deadlift”

Jon explains how to correctly perform the Deadlift exercise without hurting yourself. this is one of my favorite exercises because it involves the entire body and also strengthens the “core” and the “pelvic tilt”, which as you now know, is very important to developing the wing chun structure.

pay attention to the detail of this exercise and then see how it will relate to the next video that should be out friday.

Jon has an extensive training background and is certified as a “strength and conditioning” coach. you can view his website at http://www.biomechanix.net/

song is “Binge and Purge” by Clutch

Power Of The Squat

This tutorial keeps growing…

i’ve now included a “Physical Fitness – Exercises” category in the drop down menu. It will pertain to exercises, conditioning, nutrition etc…that i personally follow and that works for me to enhance my martial arts training.

Today’s subject has to do with “how to do the squat movement” correctly, to avoid injury. you will also notice many key points that relate directly to the wing chun stance, and i will cover how to avoid common mistakes during stance training.

as i always say, only go as fast as you can maintain perfect form, this means that your first goal is to get “full range of motion” of the squat WITHOUT weight. if you can’t do this, then keep working on the movement and your flexibility. once you can do the squat movement with full range of motion comfortably, then you are ready to add “gradual resistance”. do not start throwing lots of weight that you can’t handle just to impress the girls in the gym and stroke your ego, or you will get hurt.

as with all exercises, make sure to stretch before, in between sets, and after you workout to maintain your flexibility. most importantly…

have fun working out!

oh, and if you’re wondering, the song is by DMX and is called “Right or Wrong”.