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Posted • [ FLAT FEET? ]
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Let's talk about flat feet

Something I get asked about a lot is "how to fix flat feet"

I've never been a fan of the "fixing" mentality. In my mind, the people who are "fixing" things have scalpels.

But, if you want to improve your flat feet, that's a different story.

Some people have extremely mobile feet and as such have a lot of arch collapse. Some people's arches only collapse under weight. And some stay in a flat, rigid position.

Regardless of your structure, it may be worth while to try to improve your overall arch and foot control.

1️⃣ ankle intrinsic work
2️⃣ gross ankle strength
3️⃣ Weight bearing work
4️⃣ Multidirectional strength
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🔑 Remember, not all feet are the same. Work on improving all of the above.

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Posted • TRICEPS KICKBACK ⚡
Dumbbell vs. Cable

Different equipment engages the muscle differently, even if it's the exact same exercise.

Let's take a look at the Triceps Kickback, for example.

☝️ When working with weights, the weights provide the highest resistance when the arm is almost straight.
At the beginning of the movement, there is no load on the triceps because biomechanically, there is no rotating force.

✌️ When working with a cable parallel to the arm, the highest resistance of the cable is at an elbow angle of 90 degrees.

In other words, it is easiest for the trainee in the bottom exercise when the weight is down and the arm is perpendicular to the floor.
In contrast, this is the most challenging position in the upper exercise, where the muscle feels the most resistance.

🤔 Why does it matter?
Because when we think about the importance of variations, we often leave the equipment out of the equation.
Keep on challenging your muscles in different ways, it'll help you move better.

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Posted • SCAPULAR PULL-UPS

Action: Scapular depression
Target muscles: Lower Trapezius and Latissimus Dorsi

Why should you practice those? 🤔

👉 It’s a great shoulder opener
👉 It serves as a great shoulder warmup
👉 That’s the movement to start a pull-up with, and do between every pullup rep

Try to put it in your next warmup, see how it feels. It might become part of your routine, who knows?🤔

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Posted • Are you stuck in spinal flexion❓ Meaning you’re constantly rounded in the spine❓ Skinny Bob👽 over from and will help explain why this can happen, so listen up 👇
 
Over time, spending all your time in flexion can (keyword: can) lead to disc pain, nerve pain, or other conditions like sciatica. ⚠️
 
So how does one fix it❓ Well, you need to start by strengthening your erector spinae muscles—or just erectors for short. What are they❓They're the muscles that start near your sacrum and run vertically up the length of your back. 
 
Your erectors are responsible for keeping you erect. If you’re in flexion all the time, they’re not doing their job to keep you erect‼️
 
Not sure where to start?
 
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Posted • 💥𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐋𝐞𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥💥
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👉Impressive single-leg control and ability to react being demonstrated here by .
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🧠If you aren’t up to this level, simply balancing on a Bosu ball, dyna disc or other uneven surface can be done to improve one’s single-leg balance and control.
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Posted • 💥𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲💥
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🔎Glenohumeral (shoulder) joint mobility deficits are commonly observed following intra-articular traumas like fractures, after periods of immobilization and in frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) cases.
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🧠When the glenohumeral joint becomes hypomobile, range of motion is often lost in a specific order, termed a capsular pattern. Typically, this pattern leads to restriction in the following order: External Rotation > Abduction > Internal Rotation.
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✅If you have had an injury and think you may be progressively losing range of motion, make sure to see a healthcare professional. Additionally, the exercises shown here could be used to help improve mobility.
1️⃣External Rotation in Neutral
2️⃣External Rotation at 90 Degrees Abduction
3️⃣Abduction
4️⃣Flexion
5️⃣Internal Rotation
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⚠️Please remember my posts are intended to be educational and not a replacement for actual care. If you have pain or are experiencing functional limitations, please see your local rehab provider.

Posted • Instability training with an earthquake bar is EXCELLENT assistant work to pair with traditional barbell lifts. This teaches you to connect your feet, core and every muscle in your body (a true mind-muscle connection) to perform the lift with minimal shaking. Get out of groove with your bar path and the bar will shake LIKE CRAZY.
For a healthy athlete this can be implemented as assistant work after traditional training has been completed. For an injured athlete this is an excellent way to promote shoulder stability enhancement for those needing that as well as core stability! This was a tool we implemented with Mira during her shoulder rehab last year & it’s been an excellent drill to support her heavy lifting!
Big shout out to for working hard everyday on the little things most don’t ever see ( ) & her coach !!! Also shout out for supplying this awesome bar!!

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Posted • Have you ever suffered from an ACL injury?! Sit back, relax, and watch how a healthy ACL functions through the knee’s range of motion.

The ACL is comprised of two major bundles, the anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bundle. In extension, the PL bundle is tight and the AM bundle is moderately lax, while in flexion, the AM bundle tightens and the PL bundle relaxes.

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