Bill Hartman

Tag: infrasternal angle

  • Q & A for The 16% – Understanding Models and Compressive Strategies that Limit Movement

    Q & A for The 16% – Understanding Models and Compressive Strategies that Limit Movement

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    From Rachel:
    I’m having a hard time conceptualizing anterior/posterior compression. If an individual shows a posterior to anterior compressive strategy, they will lose ER of appendages. In my mind, if someone is compressing posteriorly, wouldn’t muscles (say, glute max, piriformis, traps) be concentrically oriented, wouldn’t this lead to gains of ER?

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  • Q & A for The 16% – Best Apps for Mind Mapping Models – Quarantine Wide ISA Training

    Q & A for The 16% – Best Apps for Mind Mapping Models – Quarantine Wide ISA Training

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    From Charlie:
    I wanted to say thanks for putting out so much awesome content lately. You really are a gift to this field. I was thinking about you the other day in regards to your videos on drawing out your model and organizing things as you have done with note cards, etc. Although I certainly appreciate your analog approach, for those of us that gravitate towards more digital organization systems, I thought I would share two mind mapping platforms that I have found helpful: XMind and Mindomo. I have used both, but seem to be gravitating more towards Mindomo. You can create a topic, add subtopics, input articles, links, etc. At any rate, I thought those resources might be helpful for you our your students/padawans who need a way to map out their model.

    From Reggie:
    I appreciate all the great content you’ve been posting lately. My question is a “quarantine edition” one given that I’m looking for helpful wide ISA moves that can be done at home with limited equipment (dumbbell pairs ranging from 2-10 lbs; one 25 lb dumbbell; one 25 lb kettlebell; pads/books; weighted bands). I’m specifically looking for useful moves for the lower posterior thorax region, and then for the upper thorax. It seems that helpful moves involve unilateral movement with some rotational forces at play. I can see how this is done with a landmine press, or with a cable machine at a gym. With or without free weights, however? I’m struggling a bit here and would love to get your input.

    #quarantine #workouts #billhartmanpt

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  • Q & A for The 16% – Will Wide Infrasternal Angles Benefit from Side Plank or Inversion?

    Q & A for The 16% – Will Wide Infrasternal Angles Benefit from Side Plank or Inversion?

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    From Michael:
    I’ve heard you say that you would side plank a wide ISA. Can you go into detail about why  and what effect it has on the ribcage?  Also, can you give some side plank examples you would use? Progressions, regressions?

    From Rondel:
    I asked a question about expansion in the upper thorax [on the IFAST U Q & A], and I would like to get clarification, if possible. Let me know if I got this correct.  Wide: Face-up: what exercises specifically?  Narrow: Facedown: what exercises specifically?

    From Sasha:
    I do have a question pertaining to the shoulder going into extension being an external rotation moment, unless you are reaching across the midline. Would that fly in the face of what is commonly taught? Have an outstanding day!

    #infrasternalangle #sideplank #billhartmanpt

     

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  • Too Simple Solution: Breathing to expand the rib cage and maintain shoulder range of motion

    Too Simple Solution: Breathing to expand the rib cage and maintain shoulder range of motion

    Compression for bench press strength. Expansion for shoulder range of motion.

    Too simple?

    #shouldermobility #shoulderpain #billhartmanpt

     

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  • Q & A for The 16% – Wide ISA Training Strategies to Recapture Internal Rotation

    Q & A for The 16% – Wide ISA Training Strategies to Recapture Internal Rotation

    Question from Monica and Justin:

    What are some other training strategies for a wide individual who is compressed A to P in both the pelvis and the thorax who has lost hip bilaterally IR to try to regain the ability to reorient the ilium and move it relative to the sacrum?

    In this video: I review the thorax and pelvis shape associated with the wide infrasternal angle archetype client or athlete. I then explain how you would select training strategies that you would use to recapture or improve shoulder and hip rotation. Attention is given to a couple simple self-tests and best choices for positioning and exercise selection.

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