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  • Q & A for the 16%… Rope pull with Emphasis on Thorax Expansion for Clients with a Wide ISA

    Q & A for the 16%… Rope pull with Emphasis on Thorax Expansion for Clients with a Wide ISA

    Question:
    I would like to combine the merits of Joel Jamieson style recovery workouts (i.e. say 20 mins of 130 bpm work) and exercises that promote an inhalation bias for wide ISAs to expand Anterior to Posterior thorax and promote counternutation of the pelvis. When you put exercises together like your whatsthatstrap sled pull and your rope pull what is your thought process for the positioning of the feet, pelvis and arms and anything else you consider important. I have read your previous posts but I would be lying if I said I understood it yet. Thanks again.

    Thanks for your question!

    Here’s my answer with a demonstration of how to bias the rope pull to inhalation/expansion or exhalation/compression.

    #billhartmanpt #infrasternalangle #recoveryworkout

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  • IFAST Podcast #9: The Evolution of Exercise Selection and Programming

    IFAST Podcast #9: The Evolution of Exercise Selection and Programming

    It’s interesting to look back and see how our programming has changed over the years.

    Mike came from powerlifting.

    I came from bodybuilding.

    We all started somewhere.

    We evolve and so does our understanding and our programs.

    0:20 A quick Spanish lesson 2:22 Mike’s powerlifting perspective applied to programming

    3:50 Bill: It was all about muscle

    5:27 Printed media resources before the internet

    6:30 The 3-day split mentality

    7:10 There’s got to be a better way

    8:25 Mike’s epiphany

    9:25 Why not just goblet squat?

    11:05 Cueing mistakes that trainers make

    13:08 Over cueing 1

    5:12 Too many exercises and generic programs

    17:26 What year were you in best condition?

    18:20 How has Bill’s programming changed for bodybuilding days to now

    20:15 Offsetting the negative consequences of building muscle

    21:32 Sprinting and neurologic demand

    22:40 How would Mike write a powerlifting program today

    24:30 How to avoid stealing abilities from your athletes

    24:50 Our final thoughts and most important considerations

     

  • Monday Question: How To Gain Shoulder Flexion for the Narrow Infrasternal Angle Client

    Monday Question: How To Gain Shoulder Flexion for the Narrow Infrasternal Angle Client

    Clients with wide infrasternal angles and narrow infrasternal angles tend to benefit from different strategies in regard to improving shoulder flexion range of motion.

    Shoulder impingement or simple achieving a normal overhead reach without using a compensatory reaching strategy is built from the lower thorax upward.

    This video explains why it’s important to improve the lower posterior rib cage expansion for narrow ISA individuals, and how to do it.

    #infrasternalangle #shoulderpain #billhartmanpt

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  • How Long Will I Need To Do My Physical Therapy Exercises?

    How Long Will I Need To Do My Physical Therapy Exercises?

    Client question: How long will I need to do my physical therapy exercises?

    Just like your exercise prescription, the answer to this question is individualized to you.

    YOU have specific exercise needs.

    YOU have a certain lifestyle, physical activities, and work duties.

    YOU need an indiviualized plan that leads to long-term success.

    #physicaltherapy #backexercises #billhartmanpt

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  • Applications for The Intensive XI are open! [Now closed]

    Applications for The Intensive XI are open! [Now closed]

    It’s time to get set for round XI!

    The Intensive X group is already at work on their prep.

    It’s time to select the next group for The Intensive XI.

    Applications are already coming in at a high rate from my mentorship list, so I probably won’t be keeping them open much longer.

    Only 8 professionals will be selected from the application process. Without question, keeping it small maximizes the benefits to the attendees, so I anticipate it being difficult to get it down to 8 attendees if I get many more. I want to give those not on the list a shot, so you only have a few hours today.

    Yes, I know. Not ideal, and you’ll be rushed, but please give thought to your answers on the application.

    Several attendees have applied multiple times. Not everyone is ready right away. Sometimes you need to struggle, learn, and grow before you get to attend. It’s not about your resumé. It’s about being a thinker.

    The When and Where

    The Intensive XI is March 12-15, 2020 at IFAST in Indianapolis, Indiana. We start at 8 pm on Thursday March 12th (unless you can make dinner at 6:30 at my favorite Mexican restaurant). We go until Sunday, March 15th at about noon. When we get hungry, we eat. When we get tired, we sleep.

    The Who

    Up to eight (8) professionals (It is NOT for students) who:

    Are comfortable with contributing ideas, asking, and answering questions.

    Have an understanding of foundational movement-based anatomy and exercise/training concepts.

    Want to challenge and help other professionals improve.

    Understand the value of a coach and seek a learning network of individuals with common concerns, interests, and goals but different backgrounds.

    Selfishly, it’s for me. I enjoy what I do, and I enjoy sharing ideas and interacting with bright, motivated people from whom I too can learn.

    The What

    A fun, open, engaging, and challenging environment

    Guided, focused effort over three days

    Develop a principles-based approach

    Examining a model of human movement from micro to macro

    Assessment processes from a passive to a dynamic environment

    Cuing, coaching, decision-making, intervention strategies, and programming

    Ongoing discussion and conversation over dinner at Casa de Hartman

    Enhance and evolve your personal information capture and learning system

    Share knowledge as part of an ongoing professional network

    Follow-up mentorship to assure ongoing progress

    Train at IFAST

    The eight individuals will be selected via the application process as quickly as possible. Selected attendees will be notified of acceptance by January 24th for The Intensive XI. If you are not notified by that date, you have not been selected. We get many great applications but we must limit attendance to provide the best possible experience.

    How Much?

    It is $699 to attend in addition to your travel expenses. Your food is taken care of.

    Application for The Intensive XI is now closed.