There are many representations that may pass for a squat. Not all are created equal nor are they achieved the same way. Some are better than others. Structure matters. Strategy matters. In this video: I show you two different strategies that may result in a squat below parallel. One may be better than the other. […]
Narrow infrasternal angle
Q & A for The 16%… Wide Infrasternal Angle vs Narrow Infrasternal Angle Relationships
I’ve been getting a lot of similar questions that appear to be related to understanding my references to wide infrasternal angles vs. narrow infrasternal angles. When breathing is restricted such that full inhalation or full exhalation cannot be achieved, the infrasternal angle (ISA) provides guidance as to what compensatory strategy is being utilized to maintain […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bill Hartman’s Weekly Q & A for The 16% – December 22, 2019
Bill Hartman’s Weekly Q & A for The 16% – December 22, 2019 This week on YouTube: Bill Hartman’s Weekly Q & A for The 16% – December 15, 2019: The IFAST Podcast #7 – The what, why and how of continuing education: https://youtu.be/ltw_swOprj4 Understanding the Influence of Orientation on Range of Motion: https://youtu.be/mpmS5ubWjVw This […]