Dr. Joel Seedman

June 16, 2017

Athletic Performance, Squats, Explosive Movements, Deadlifts, Traps, Legs, Most Popular

Increase Your Jump and Sprint Performance With This Deadlift Squat

Dr. Joel Seedman

June 16, 2017

Athletic Performance, Squats, Explosive Movements, Deadlifts, Traps, Legs, Most Popular

Increase Your Jump and Sprint Performance With This Deadlift Squat

Although there are many protocols that can be used for post activation potentiation, including heavy squats performed several minutes prior to sprinting or jumping, this trap bar deadlift variation may be even better for athletes

Dr. Joel Seedman

June 5, 2017

Squats, Legs, Glutes, Athletic Performance, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

Fix Your Squats With the Foam Roller

Dr. Joel Seedman

June 5, 2017

Squats, Legs, Glutes, Athletic Performance, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

The anti-rolling foam roller squat is one of the most effective ways to clean up your squat form and crush your entire lower body. In fact there are 10 reasons why it's so effective for enhancing lower body mechanics.

Dr. Joel Seedman

June 2, 2017

Squats, Legs, Glutes, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, Foot & Ankle, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

A Better Alternative to Pistol Squats

Dr. Joel Seedman

June 2, 2017

Squats, Legs, Glutes, Bodybuilding, Athletic Performance, Foot & Ankle, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

Pistol squats can cause joint issues and stress to connective tissue. They're also pretty ineffective for producing strength and size gains in the lower body. Here's a better alternative using an eccentric isometric approach.

Dr. Joel Seedman

May 29, 2017

Deadlifts, Legs, Squats, Traps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Athletic Performance, Bodybuilding, Back, Eccentric Isometrics

Eccentric Isometric Trap Bar Deadlifts for Strength and Size

Dr. Joel Seedman

May 29, 2017

Deadlifts, Legs, Squats, Traps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Athletic Performance, Bodybuilding, Back, Eccentric Isometrics

Eccentric Isometric Trap Bar Deadlifts for Strength and Size

Looking for a simple yet highly effective trap bar deadlift variation? Try this eccentric isometric deadlift as demonstrated by NFL superstar DeAngelo Hall. Not only will you build massive legs but your upper traps, lats and back will get jacked.

Dr. Joel Seedman

May 18, 2017

Athletic Performance, Squats, Abs and Core, Bodybuilding, Most Popular

Master Your Body Mechanics With The Slide Board

Dr. Joel Seedman

May 18, 2017

Athletic Performance, Squats, Abs and Core, Bodybuilding, Most Popular

Master Your Body Mechanics With The Slide Board

Although it’s traditionally used for sliding exercises such as leg curls, I’ve found that applying the “anti-sliding” effect to foundational movement patterns (squats, pushups, lunges, and more) does wonders for enhancing mechanics.

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 31, 2017

Squats, Legs, Athletic Performance, Abs and Core

Blast Your Core and Legs with This Unique Goblet Squat

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 31, 2017

Squats, Legs, Athletic Performance, Abs and Core

Blast Your Core and Legs with This Unique Goblet Squat

The single arm front-racked squat also known as the single arm goblet squat is one of my favorite squat variations for teaching intense core activation in conjunction with the squat pattern. Add this tweak to make it even better.

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 29, 2017

Squats, Legs, Athletic Performance, Eccentric Isometrics

A New Way To Squat with The Makeshift Safety Bar

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 29, 2017

Squats, Legs, Athletic Performance, Eccentric Isometrics

A New Way To Squat with The Makeshift Safety Bar

By using wrists straps you can actually create your own makeshift safety squat bar that in many ways is superior to standard safety bars. In fact there are multiple reasons why lifters should incorporate these into their training routines

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 22, 2017

Athletic Performance, Squats, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

The Ultimate Strength and Hypertrophy Technique

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 22, 2017

Athletic Performance, Squats, Eccentric Isometrics, Most Popular

The Ultimate Strength and Hypertrophy Technique

When it comes to boosting functional strength and hypertrophy even in the most stubborn muscle groups /lifts, one of the most effective techniques I’ve used is combining eccentric isometrics with the one and a half method (1.5 rep technique).

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 17, 2017

Squats, Legs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Athletic Performance

Combine These Squats for Ultimate Leg Development

Dr. Joel Seedman

March 17, 2017

Squats, Legs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Athletic Performance

Combine These Squats for Ultimate Leg Development

The goblet squat is a great lower body exercise but oftentimes the upper body ends up being the limiting factor. As a result the lower body doesn’t always get taxed as intensely. Here's a simple solution.

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 15, 2017

Athletic Performance, Deadlifts, Explosive Movements, Glutes, Squats, Legs, Most Popular

Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

Dr. Joel Seedman

February 15, 2017

Athletic Performance, Deadlifts, Explosive Movements, Glutes, Squats, Legs, Most Popular

Squat-Stance Deadlifts for Strength, Size, and Performance

The squat-stance deadlift is my go-to deadlift variation not only for my pro and collegiate athletes but also for my bodybuilders, powerlifters, and general populations clients. That's because it's ideal for strength, size, and performance.