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The Foundation Needed for Shoulder Performance

The Crossover Symmetry Training Zone delivers education for: Baseball, volleyball, swimming, golf, football, softball, tennis, lifting heavy weights, rehabbing shoulder pain, and simply slinging kids around. Leading people to believe that each activity needs a different training program… Which is not the case! Each sport uses the same 5 shoulder…

Don’t Let Push-Ups Wreck Your Shoulders

Perpetuated by P.E. coaches, Bootcamp instructors, personal trainers, and semi-fit college roommates… the push-up is a key culprit that’s destroying shoulders. Which is unfortunate because the exercise is awesome! It targets the arms, chest, back, and core, all with zero equipment needed. No one should ever head to the beach…

Why Runners Should Get Stronger

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]For many runners, strength training is a low priority, playing second fiddle to logging more miles and the occasional track workout. But, to run fast (and pain-free), weightlifting should be a part of every runner’s game.  I’m talking about the heavy stuff too! Not mall-walking with hand weights, but lifting…

The Must-Haves for Any Warm-Up Program

Is your warm-up program leaving performance gains on the table? Be sure you are checking each of these boxes as part of your pre-training program:   Increase Temperature Research shows that power, flexibility, and force production all increase when the body gets hot. If your warm-up isn’t generating some sweat,…

The Brain’s Role in Flexibility

Have you ever tried to learn a new language?  If so, you probably know the best way is to immerse yourself.   In the same way, tackling mobility restrictions with simple stretches and foam rolling is like trying to memorize verses in a different language.  They may stick for a…

How Strong Do You Need To Be For Kipping Pull-Ups?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Is there anything we aren’t divided over these days? Politics, religion, nutrition, what color was that dress (clearly black and blue), and then of course… The Kipping Pull-up! A movement that’s become a staple among HIIT training communities and garage gyms. First off, lots of fingers get pointed at the…