by Thomas Kurz
Below is the first one of a list of minimal requirements for instructors of my method of increasing flexibility and strength. The requirements are not intended for professional instructors, as those would be people with university-level education in sports training. The requirements list just the minimal knowledge needed by amateur instructors to do no harm while instructing and conducting workouts.
1. Show and explain the proper form of a kettlebell deadlift, a barbell deadlift, a back squat, a goblet squat, and an overhead squat, as well as the role of these lifts in simultaneously increasing strength and flexibility.
These lifts are taught on the Flexibility Express DVD and in many freely available resources, so I skip describing and explaining them here. I recommend you view the following videos.
Kettlebell deadlift:
Kettlebell deadlift
Barbell deadlift:
Barbell deadlift
Barbell back squat:
Barbell back squat
Barbell back squat
Goblet squat:
Goblet squat
Goblet squat
Overhead squat preparation:
Overhead squat preparation
Overhead squat preparation
Kettlebell overhead squat:
Kettlebell overhead squat
You may also find my articles on strength training informative. They are posted at stadion.com/strength-training-for-sports-and-martial-arts.
Requirements 2, 3, 4, and 5 are covered in the next article.
This article is based on the book Stretching Scientifically and the video Flexibility Express. Get them now and have all of the info—not just the crumbs!
