Piriformis Stretch Piriformis is just one of the six external hip-rotators, which Tom Myers refers to as the trochanter fan. image courtesy of Tom Myers, author of “Anatomy-Trains” This stretch for the external-rotators is from the same position used to stretch the gluteals – what I call “Mission-Control” – legs at 90/90 angles. To […]…
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 […]…
A better lat stretch for the overhead squat Stretching your lats will have a dramatic effect on your overhead lifts. Here is a illustration of the lat muscle (latissimus dorsi), courtesy of the ground-breaking anatomist – Thomas Myers, author of “Anatomy Trains”. The lats span from the sides of the hips, up the side of […]…
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