Key Points: 1) Begin in the high plank position. Shoulder over the hands, legs extended and feet hip width apart. 2) Bring one leg forward (as if you were going to step into a lunge) and rotate the leg so that the shin is perpendicular to the torso (to the best of your ability. 3) …
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Key Points: 1) Start on both knees and grab the Glute Ham Roller (GHR) with both hands (directly under the shoulders). 2) Use a mat or foam pad if necessary. 3) Before initiating the movement, engage your core by moving the pelvis into a neutral position (posterior tilt). Be sure to draw the belly button …
Key Points: 1) Begin with the feet hip-width apart. Dumbbells in both hands, shoulders back and down. 2) Imagine like you’re standing on a clock. With the left leg, step back towards 5 o’clock and drop into a lunge position. 3) Return to the starting position and alternate by stepping back with the right leg …
Key Points: 1) Complete this exercise using a lacrosse (LAX) ball (or similar item). 2) You will also need access to the beam of a squat rack or corner of a wall. 3) Place the LAX Ball on the upper trapezius muscle, lower the torso so that is parallel to the ground and gently step …
Key Points: 1) Begin the exercise in a tall position with feet hip-width apart, shoulder blades back and down, and the chin level to the ground. 2) Position the DBs to the sides of your legs with the palm facing forward 3) Intently think about the biceps muscle when lifting the weights up to complete …
Complete this exercise using a Safety Squat Bar (SSB). The SSB shown here is called a Transformer Bar (designed by Kabuki Strength). Key Points: 1) Descend into a squat using a hip hinge motion in a controlled manner, be sure to maintain a strong core while doing so. 2) The shins should stay vertical the …
On February 26th, 2023 there was a report of smoke coming from the top story of a church (Which was being used as an apartment; Occupants were not home at the time) on 42nd Ave SW And SW Juneau St. Fire crews got on scene to light smoke. The fire was contained into one room …
This afternoon, I got my very first look at Seattle Fire’s newest truck – Energy 1 – responding to a call! It looks as though Energy 1 is replacing Power 25 on the Energy Response Team (formerly the Vault Response Team). I don’t know any details about the truck yet, but I’m hoping we’ll learn …
A woman is in critical condition after a two-car collision sent their vehicle into the water in Seattle’s Alki Beach neighborhood, according to the Seattle Fire Department. The accident happened on Alki Avenue Southwest. Witnesses told police a man was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed head-on into the woman’s car, …