02 Dec Neck Isometrics – Anti-Sidebend, Band
HOW: Anchor a resistance band about head height then wrap one end around the top of your head. Turn your body so that your ear is facing the anchor, you will be working the muscles on the side away from the anchor. Walk out...
02 Dec Scapula Retraction – Band
HOW: Stand facing a resistance band with the anchor coming from shoulder height. While holding onto a band, pull back your shoulder blade as far as you can. Make sure to stand back far enough to allow your shoulder blade to come forward when...
02 Dec Body On Neck Rotation
HOW: Focus your eyes on a point directly in front of you. While keeping your head facing forward rotate your body from side to side. Perform this movement slow and controlled. FEEL: You may feel your mid-back or your neck stretching these exercises. COMPENSATION:...
02 Dec Levator Scapulae Stretch
HOW: Begin this exercise upright. Keep the hand of the side to be stretched behind your back. Bring your nose towards the opposite armpit (here I am showing my nose going to the Left armpit). This requires you to flex your head forward, sidebend...
02 Dec Upper Trapezius Stretch
HOW: Begin this exercise upright. Keep the hand of the side to be stretched behind your back. Bring your ear towards the opposite armpit (here I am showing the Left ear to the Left armpit). This requires you to flex your head forward, sidebend...
19 Nov Terminal Knee Extension – 3 Way
HOW: Get set-up standing with a band around and above the knee with the band anchored in front of you. You will perform this exercise in 3 different positions: with your feet side by side, with your working leg in front of your other...
11 Nov Toe Walking
HOW: Stand up on your tip toes and lift both your heels off the ground. Maintain this tall, tip toe position, and walk forward. The goal is to stay up as tall as you can and not let your heel drop when you put...
11 Nov Standing TFL and ITB Stretch
HOW: Example – right TFL and QL. Get set-up standing followed by taking a step backwards and to the opposite side. For example, if you step with your right foot, it should be behind and to the left of your left foot. Now reach...
11 Nov Heel Walking
HOW: While standing with both your feet on the floor, lift the balls of your feet in the air so you are on your heels. Try your best to maintain this position at your ankles, and slowly take steps forward (or backwards). FEEL: You...
11 Nov Standing Single Arm Overhead Press – Bottoms Up Kettlebell
HOW: Get set-up in a standing position holding a kettlebell upside down. While balancing the kettlebell and keeping your knuckles facing the ceiling and shoulder/shoulder blade strong, perform a pressing motion towards the ceiling. Return to starting position and repeat. FEEL: You will feel...
