Author Archives: Eric Wong
Hip + Shoulder Flexibility FLOW Drill
This drill requires flexibility, coordination, balance and strength – so it hits many different Biomotor Abilities. It also trains the Push, Twist and Lunge movement patterns in multiple planes of motion, making it one bad ass exercise. Give it a shot: The Cossack portion of this drill definitely requires good adductor flexibility and strength. If…
On COURAGE, Cramping, Hip Flexibility & Shoulder Impingement
I was browsing through the folder my assistant Madalina keeps for me with all the questions I get from practitioners around the world and I’ll be answering a few about shoulder impingement and some hip flexibility stuff related to my recent “front splits” video. Before we get to that though, I want to share about…
The WRONG Way to Set Goals (do this instead for LASTING results)
Ahhhh, New Years Resolutions… Set by millions around the world. Broken just a couple of months (or even days) later by those same millions. As such, a lot of “experts” look down upon setting them. But not me. I think when the calendar flips is a perfect time to reflect, re-evaluate and set new intentions on…
Word is bond
I spent the past weekend in a training course with a focus on finances and personal development. Lots of sitting so I was sure to do a lot of this anti-sitting sequence to ensure my hips didn’t lock up. I’ve been a part of this program for almost 2 years and my participation has had a major positive impact on my life and…
Drill to Fix Posture and Reduce Shoulder Pain
In this video I share some key principles that apply to any corrective exercise you do. Plus, the drill I share is great for opening up your chest, bringing your shoulders back to where they should be and getting rid of any posture-related shoulder or neck pain. Strength and activation is a necessary component to…
Standing Band Hip Extensions
This exercise helps you build a solid and clean hip hinge pattern and helps to get your glutes active throughout. Glutes that don’t work during Deadlifts and Squats is a common issue, so if this is something you have problems with, or if you just want to ensure you’re engaging the most important muscle group…
Monkey Momentum
This exercise not only allows you to act like a primate, it also improves 3 areas: 1) Grip strength 2) Neuromuscular control 3) Shoulder flexibility Give it a shot (oooh ooohs and aah aahhs are optional):
NEW Drill for Quick Feet (and Hands)
Good footwork is critical in martial arts but there’s a problem with the way most people go about training it. In today’s video, I give you a drill to improve your foot speed as well as discuss this common speed training mistake. I also show you how to apply the same principle to develop hand…
How to Improve Your Butterfly Stretch [ASK ERIC]
The Butterfly Stretch is a common stretch done by martial artists, runners and anyone who has ever been in a high school gym class. However, it’s a better assessment of your hip flexibility than technique to improve it. In this episode of Ask Eric, I show you different techniques to help you improve your butterfly…
Quick Workout for Office Worker [ASK ERIC]
I recently got a question asking me to provide a quick workout for an office worker and here’s my response: Got a question you’d like me to answer? Submit your question HERE.
