This isn’t just an upper body workout; it’s a deep dive into how your joints create strength.
In this session, Axel uses yoga blocks and dowels to break the upper limb down into intentional, joint-driven components. You’ll explore isolation holds, co-contractions, and precise scapular engagement to truly fire up the shoulders and upper back. By manipulating lever length with a long dowel and block, you’ll challenge wrist and forearm activation in a way that builds resilient, functional strength from the ground up.
After priming the joints and connective tissue, you’ll move into thoracic range-of-motion work to unlock mobility where it matters most; then channel that new control into focused bicep isolation and a strategic plank series to finish strong.
Expect slow, deliberate work. Expect the burn.
This workout does not include a cool-down stretch, but we have some great options here!
This session is all about learning two powerhouse movements: the pistol squat and the hollow body hold, from the inside out.
Axel breaks each movement down into its essential components, layering joint prep, mobility work, isometric holds, and controlled strength progressions to help you build true ownership of the positions. You won’t rush the reps. Instead, you’ll spend time developing ankle and hip integrity for the pistol squat, and deep core engagement and spinal control for the hollow hold.
By strengthening the joints and connective tissue first, you create stability before intensity, leading to cleaner mechanics, better balance, and more resilient strength.
This is smart training for athletes, lifters, and anyone who wants to move with precision, control, and confidence.
This workout does not include a full cool-down & stretch, but we have some great options here!
Unlock stronger lifts and better movement with this focused strength-plus-mobility session. This class bridges the gap between traditional strength training and joint-specific work, using two foundational movements: the Cossack Squat and the Push-Up.
You’ll follow a clear framework that targets the hips, ankles, shoulders, and wrists, helping you build mobility, end-range strength, and full-body awareness. Expect purposeful drills, progressive strength work, and technique tips that help you move with more control, power, and confidence.
When your joints move better, you move better and your strength training becomes far more effective.
This workout does not include a cool-down and stretch, but we have some great options here!
But, don't worry, this Sunday this class will be available for all members to stream.
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