When we talk about training hard, everyone knows how to do this, and everyone knows the next day or the day after you’re going to be feeling it!
Thoracic Rotation and Breathing
The thoracic spine is an interesting area of the body vertebral column. It’s mean to have flexion, extension, and a rotation. With that said, as we get older and life wears on us, it’s common to get a this:
The Warm Up
A warm up is very important for everyone, including athletes and regular weekend warriors. It’s a simple concept that is way too often overlooked. Most people jog on the treadmill for 5-10min, break a sweat and think they are ready to go. I even remember a athlete of mine that thought sitting in the hot tub was considered a warm up???
Palloff Hold
The “Palloff Hold” is a great trunk strengthening exercise that you should be implementing in your routines. In the top video we go over 3 different variations: