Strength Training Tips and Techniques

This video presents a series of foundational exercises designed to increase strength and fitness levels. The majority of the workout is based on progressive bodyweight exercises that can be performed anywhere. Among the topics covered are: various squats, hip hinges, pushing, pulling and carry exercises.

This program is a great resource for anybody serious about improving their strength and fitness. 68 minutes. About the coach: Alex Fotioo is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Bears at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway, Arkansas.

The Bears have won multiple conference titles while training with Fotioo and have qualified for a combined 15 NCAA Tournament appearances in football, baseball, softball, volleyball, women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, tennis and men's & women's cross country. He was an assistant at the University for three years prior to being promoted to Director in 2016. He is Certified through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association and the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

Alex also teaches several Weight Training and Conditioning classes at the UCA. At UCA, Fotioo has mentored and trained: 4 NFL Draft selections in Tre'mon Smith, Jonathan Woodard, Dezmin Lewis, & Robert Rochell; 1 NFL All-Pro selection in undrafted free agent George Odum; 7 MLB Draft selections in Ty Tice, Hunter Strong, William Hancock, Tyler Gray, Cody Davenport, Gavin Stone, & Noah Cameron; 3 Symetra Tour Women's Golfers in Julia Roth, Brenda Gonzalez, & Fernanda Lira; 1 Italian League Professional Softball Player in Kylee Studioso; and 1 European Tour Golfer in Pep Angels.