Welcome back to Squat University. Last week we started a blog series on improving upper body mobility by addressing limitations in thoracic spine (mid-back) mobility. This week we’re going to move on and discuss two muscle groups that limit mobility from both the front and back side of the body: the latissimus dorsi, teres majorContinue reading Improving Lat & Pec Flexibility
Welcome back to Squat University! Today’s blog is all about how to improve thoracic spine mobility. In order to have great technique when lifting and decrease your risk of shoulder injury you need an ample amount of mid-back extension. When addressing “weak links” in your upper body, mobility restrictions in the thoracic spine should alwaysContinue reading How To Improve Thoracic Spine Mobility
I’m sure many of you can remember lying on your back and pulling your foot to the sky to stretch your hamstrings before every soccer or football game when you were young. This type of stretching (called static stretching) was a staple of every athlete’s pre-workout and competition routine. However, if you were to askContinue reading The Truth Behind Stretching Before Your Workout
