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STF: The Overhead Press

By Christina Prevett | July 14, 2015

Hey everyone! Today for our STF video, we are looking at pressing overhead. The strict press is a common movement that strength coaches use with the barbell. This exercise however requires pretty good overhead mobility. If you have stiff shoulders, trying a dumbbell variation may be a better fit for you. Check it out! Christina

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STF: The Hip Hinge

By Christina Prevett | July 14, 2015

Hey everyone, Today for our STF video, we look at the hip hinge. The hip hinge is a progression to how we would pick objects up off the floor. It is super important that you master the ability to drive your hips back before you attempt any heavy lifting. Check it out! Christina

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STF: The Box Squat

By Christina Prevett | July 14, 2015

Hey everyone, Today in our fundamentals video, we teach the box squat. In my opinion, unless there is some illness or injury that would prevent it, EVERY person should know how to proper execute a box squat. This is how we get up out of a chair! Check it out! Christina

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STF: The Deadlift

By Christina Prevett | July 14, 2015

Hey everyone, In today’s video, we go over the value of teaching the deadlift. If you think about the activities you perform around the house, every time you pick up an object off the ground you are performing a deadlift. Check it out!

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The Pan Am Games, Networking and Infused Energy!

By Christina Prevett | July 14, 2015

This week has been an absolute whirlwind! I began my role as a Medical Practitioner with the Pan Am Games. I am volunteering with the soccer tournament so I will be in the Hamilton/ Burlington area when I am on shift. Although the tournament technically didn’t start until Saturday, athletes were starting to flock into […]

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The Choice of Feeling Empowered or Defeated

By Christina Prevett | July 7, 2015

There are times in everyone’s life where they feel tested. Pushed to a limit. Some hard force that seems like you will not be able to push past. It doesn’t need to be a physical limit though that is what we see mostly in our gym. People coming in and being able to do things […]

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