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Today's Edge:

Yesterday I posted on the importance of training for horizontal strength and power production. Here is the Cable Pull-Through. This exercise pairs nicely with the Band Resisted Broad Jump from yesterday's post. Swipe over to see the Band Resisted Broad Jump video.
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BENEFITS:

This exercise targets your posterior glute muscles and your hamstrings. For some people traditional deadlifts are painful, difficult, or both. This exercise tends to be a more comfortable way to train the posterior chain and hip hinge motion. It will help you to develop strength in your hips and it challenges the core too. 
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COACHING KEYS:

Take a stance outside shoulder-width. Keep your elbows straight and avoid pulling with your arms. Let your hands go behind you as if you're hiking a football. Finish the motion in a statue tall posture with straight knees and a flat back. Control the motion down slowly. Keep the core engaged throughout to maintain a flat back top to bottom. 
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HOW TO USE:

This exercise pairs nicely with broad jumps or resisted broad jumps (swipe to see video). It's great on lower body day or as part of a total body lift. Shoot for 2-4 sets of 8-15 repetitions.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Timothy DiFrancesco

Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT spent 6 seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and is the founder of TD Athletes Edge. He is nationally renowned for his evidence-based and scientific approach to fitness, training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

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