“Grinds” refer to controlled pressing, pulling or squatting exercises i.e. the Military or Overhead Press, Squats, Deadlifts, etc. These exercises are designed to keep tension on the muscle or muscular chain throughout the execution of the exercise. Grinds require particular attention to whole-body tension and regulation of and sustained power breathing. Grinds will challenge your ability to maintain tension, smoothly transition from muscle group to muscle group, and will also point out inconsistencies and inadequacies in your structure and alignment.