In my last article, I discussed the importance of maintaining throacic mobility for increased performance and decreased injury potential. If you haven’t read that article I would suggest doing that before you view the following video. Click here for the article.
As you now know, most coaches and athletes try to get most of their spinal motion from their lumbar spine instead of their thoracic spine. Now that you understand the importance of thoracic mobility I wanted to share a video with you so that you can see how easy it can be to increase thoracic mobility and extension.
This video is from a strength and performance coach named Michael Boyle. Pay close attention to how Michael is moving only from his shoulders with his throacic spine while his lumbar spine is stabilized while he is seated.
I personally perform this movement before each of my strength training, conditioning and jiu-jitsu sessions. I have not experienced any lower back pain and I’ve had an easier time generating my strength and power.
If this can enhance my performance, I know it will do the same for you.
Train hard, help somebody and recover fast.
“10 Laws Strong!”
-Rob
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