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 […]…
Hip-Flexor Stretch for the Squat & Tight Hips What’s the most important pre-workout stretch? – Why? Chris Frederick (co-author of the book Stretch-to-Win®) explains… “It is well known that tight hip flexors will neurologically weaken your glutes, which makes your back and hamstrings work harder and raises risk for injury during squats and overhead lifts.” “The […]…
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 […]…