Rhomboid Stretch This stretch for the mid-back is a quick way to improve shoulder flexion (your ability to straighten your arms overhead). Rhomboid is part of the ‘Core-Four’ upper – the four muscles that can restrict the motion of the shoulder blade – which then limits any overhead movement. The ‘Core-Four’ upper: rhomboid, levator scapula, […]…
This ‘hip-opener’ stretch is for the joint-capsule and outside hip. By freeing tight hips (joint-capsule) it will be easier to squat below parallel and keep your knees out. You can use it at any time – good pre or post-workout. Here is a video of the ‘hip-opener’ along with a low-back stretch… – Kevin Kula, […]…
This stretch will improve hip movement by freeing up motion of the joint capsule. Increase your squat depth and get your knees out for a better squat by improving internal-rotation. This is less of a ‘stretch’ than an active movement of taking the knee towards the floor – alternating side-to-sdie. Use this along with the stretch […]…
Ankle-Band Stretch This ankle-band stretch is great for… improving ankle dorsiflexion Ankle-Flexibility is often an overlooked part of the squat. The 7 Points of Performance for the Squat are: #1: Weight on Heels #2: Hips Below Parallel #3: Knees-Out #4: Upright Torso #5: Lumbar curve (avoiding the ‘butt-wink’) #6: Thoracic Position #7: Arms Overhead #1: Weight […]…