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 […]
Professional Development
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]