Performance Plus Blog

If you want to advance your handstand game, you not only need balance, but you need to build strength in your shoulders to improve the length of holds, core to help with a more stacked position, and forearm strength to control balance. Use these four steps to improve your handstand strength so you can not only hold handstands for longer,...

Ready to learn 3 steps to linking your bar muscle-up? Frustrated by performing singles during your wod? These 3 steps will help you string them together and crush your bar muscle-up goal. Before we dive into the drills, let’s look at why linking your bar muscle-up is an issue and how to resolve it, literally, step by step! First, can...

Are you struggling to improve your kipping bar muscle-up but are unsure of where to begin? Does this sound familiar? I land really low in support at the top of the bar muscle-up. I can do a bar muscle-up, but I chicken wing every rep. I can do a bar muscle-up, but I cannot link multiple reps [hint: download our...

The pistol squat is a challenging exercise for many athletes due to the strength, balance, coordination, and mobility demands. If you are frustrated with your pistol squat progress, check out this video from Dr. Zach Long (aka The Barbell Physio) which covers a few great pistol squat strength progression exercises. We also have two recommended programs for athletes trying to...