Image courtesy of RockTape® and Perry Nickelston (Stop Chasing Pain) Supine to Oblique Sit Roll The supine to oblique sit roll is an exercise that simulates an ipsilateral rolling pattern. The maturing baby first learns to stabilize in the sagittal plane – either on their back or stomach (supine/prone). A weightlifter squatting is utilizing the […]…
Can You Breathe Away Hamstring Tightness? Everyone seems to have ‘tight’ hamstrings. The most popular stretch and one that has been with us since John F Kennedy’s exercise program was launched into schools is the straight leg hamstring stretch. There are standing, seated, and supine variations that are used by gym members on a regular […]…
The Rib Roll Exercise The rib roll exercise improves rotation through the thoracic spine. Thoracic spine immobility – both limited extension and rotation – creates problems at the neck and shoulders. Pair this exercise with this passive thoracic spine mobilization. Then retest your thoracic rotation and shoulder flexibility. Lastly, rolling is a good way to […]…
Let’s Get Rolling Walking is rolling standing up – with a higher demand for stability. A lack of mobility is often the result of poor stability – soft-tissue restrictions and joint fixations are a compensatory stabilization strategy. Rotational stability and power is needed in all sports and by all athletes. If you have a hip […]…
The 2 Best Exercises You’re Not Doing The two most impactful and underutilized exercises that I teach athletes on a regular basis are for the diaphragm and feet. Many athletes are told to ‘just breathe’ and/or wear orthotics for their flat feet – this advice leaves athletes helpless when it comes to strengthening the feet […]…
Kolar Wall Bug The Kolar Wall Bug is a breathing and core stabilization exercise that is great pre-workout for abdominal activation. Athletes that over-extend their low-back during squats and deadlifts can prevent lumbar hyperextension by learning to breathe effectively and integrate breathing with core stabilization. Proper breathing is the key to core stabilization. Breathing affects […]…