Fixing Low-Back Pain by Restoring Hip Function part 2 Low back pain is often caused by excessive movement of the low back during squats and deadlifts. When hip movement is dysfunctional the low back moves when it should be stable (going into excessive flexion or extension). Part one of this series looked at improving hip […]…
The Bird-Dog Exercise & Rotary Stability The bird-dog exercise is a movement that mimics the developmental pattern of crawling. Crawling involves opposite arm and leg movement – outward from a stabilized core. The integration of shoulder flexion and hip extension with core stability is a requirement of many movements found in the gym. What is […]…
Glute Activation Exercises The quadruped hip extension is a great pre-workout exercise that activates the glutes from a quadruped position while training core stability. Anterior core stability is needed to maintain a neutral lumbar curve, rotary stability to prevent hip rotation, and lateral stability for balance. Incorporating core stability and glute activation exercises into your […]…