Exercises for Squat Mobility – Glute Stretch “There are over 25 muscles that cross the hip, so why does everyone stretch the muscle (hamstrings) that’s the most irritated? Your hamstrings will ‘release’ through hip traction and stretching the glutes, hip flexors and other surrounding muscles. Once you “open up” the surrounding muscles, it becomes much […]…
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, […]…
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 […]…
This subtle stretch is for the lateral hip and joint-capsule. Pressing through the side of the hip you will feel a mild stretch around the outside of the hip. Great for recovery post-workout or pre-workout to help keep the knees out during the squat. I had a great time at EastValley CrossFit providing Fascial Stretch […]…
The best quad stretch Are tight quads effecting your ability to squat? #1: Keeping your weight on your heels #2: Getting your hips below parallel #3: Maintaining an upright torso While stretching your quads can have an dramatic impact on all lower body movements (squatting, running, lunging)… Stretching from Core-to-Extremity Produces Better Results Before […]…
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