Padawan Lesson: Expand your view of what you’re measuring at the hip joint. Relative motions are occurring at all times. The pelvis should and will orient differently as you move the hip through its excursion. If we can appreciate this, we can better recognize what the body is demonstrating, and our interventions can be better […]
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Q & A for The 16%… Improving hip internal rotation – toe touch and deadlift variations
Hip internal rotation is essential for the ability to accept force during just about any ground-based activity. It’s also essential for any hinging activity in the gym including all forms of deadlifts, kettlebell swings, split squats, step-ups, and lunges. Here’s a couple easy ways to recapture hip internal rotation when you’ve lost it due to […]