TIP
Keep elbows pointed high while maintain-
ing slight bend through elbows (10° to 30°
angle) throughout movement.
LATERAL RAISES WITH
KETTLEBELLS
Take your standard dumb-
bell lateral raises to a new
level. Using kettlebells will add an
extra challenge for your forearms and
shoulder stabilizers since you really need
to control each rep's weight, which isn't
directly in your palms. It is important to
focus on squeezing the deltoids instead
of allowing momentum to take over the
movement.
TIRE SLAMS
TIP
If you haven’t
handled a sledge
before or it’s been
awhile, proceed
cautiously. Al-
low enough time
for your body to
adapt to the stress
of swinging the
sledge and dealing
with the impact of
hitting the tire.
Tire slam training aims
to provide a baseline in
strength, power, endur-
ance, and mobility. A great
swing incorporates muscles from
your legs all the way up to your
shoulders. The shock effect of
slamming a training tool into a
tire also aids in strengthening of
tendons and joints. One of the
exceptional benefits of tire slams
is the ability to train explosively
through multiple planes of mo-
tion.
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