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14 Nov Lat Mobilization Drill

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1️⃣Soft Tissue Mobilization of the Lats and Teres complex aka Lats little helper (as you roll closer to the shoulder). I am performing a pin and stretch technique for 5-10 passes. You can also statically foam roll this area for 1-2 minutes. 2️⃣Lat Roll Out- will...

14 Nov Posterior Shoulder Strengthening Drills

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Here is a great exercise that will help strengthen scapula retractors primarily the lower and middle trapezius in addition to giving your rotator cuff muscles a nice burn! This exercise is very easy to perform: ✅Using a band (standing video) or a light weight (sidelying video)-...

14 Nov Comprehensive Calf Mobilization

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1️⃣I begin this 3 part sequence by 1-2 minutes of soft tissue mobilizations using a foam roller underneath my calf. You have the option of putting additional load with the other leg to make this mobilization more aggressive. You can go with or against the...

14 Nov World’s Greatest Stretch

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1️⃣ Double Hip opener: try to keep your back leg as straight (extended) as possible to stretch the hip flexors. For the front hip, really drive your elbow down to open up the hips into flexion as much as possible. 2️⃣ Thoracic spine rotation via the...

14 Nov Thoracic Spine Bridge Rotation

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This stretch is for all the desk jockeys. The thoracic spine is generally on the stiffer side, limiting mobility. This limited mobility can manifest in compensations up or down the chain, which is why people often have neck and low back pain! . Your thoracic spine--also known...

14 Nov 3 Cues to Improve your Plank

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1️⃣st Cue: Spread the floor. Very similar to increasing the arch of your foot, this will increase the arch of your hand. In addition this will help activate the posterior cuff and scapula retractors with the horizontal abduction moment created. . 2️⃣nd Cue: Squeeze your toes and...

14 Nov Shoulder Plank + Y’s, T’s, & I’s

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For this exercise: ✅Begin in a plank position with your scapula's engaged. You can see the protraction in the scapula, maintain this position for the entirety of this exercise ✅Elevate one arm off the floor, make sure to keep the core engaged here- avoid rotation of the...

14 Nov Supine Across Body Banded Punch

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What is my favorite muscle of the shoulder❓ Serratus Anterior� Which is also known as the “Big Swing Muscle” or “Boxer’s muscle” due to it’s effectiveness of protracting the scapula. Not only does this muscle have a cool name, it is needed for a plethora of arm...

14 Nov Shoulder Sling Matrix

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1️⃣ Sling Matrix ✅This exercise will allow you to get the scapula (shoulder blade) moving into all 3 planes of movement. . 2️⃣ Neck Circles ✅The muscles of the Neck such as the Upper Trapezius and Levator scapulae also attach onto the scapula. Therefore, keeping these muscles flexible is...

13 Oct Sliders vs Reaches: What’s the Difference?

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While the MOVEMENT is essentially identical, sliders will be a regression and taps/however will be a progression of the movement. Both are part of my lower extremity rehab progressions to get people comfortable with single leg movements. Single leg movements are the GOAL for...