Sunday, 11 October 2015

REVERSE WOODCHOPS: CORE & PERFORMANCE IN ONE MOVE!

Tip of the day:I look at the dynamics of many sports and i find it interesting that many overlook some of the basic core movements that apply to the whole body.I have spoken in the past about ''Axial Loading'' and the wood chop pattern.Today i want to give you a quick tip on how a Reverse Wood chop improves your overall performances.

Exercise of the day:Reverse Wood Chop with Weight shift

1- It's an important key in functional stability of the core

2-In case of back pain,its strengthens the internal oblique which improves the stability of the spine .

3-As an athlete,it strengthens the Posterior sling and the Back Functional line.

4-In case of shoulder instability and injury, it is used as an integrated strength exercise to restore stability to the Rotator cuff muscles.

5-Including a weight shift to the movement(Lateral lunge) will work the Deep Frontal line which stabilizes each segment of the legs.

Finally improves your ability to coil in many sports like hockey,baseball and golf.Remember to make sure that sufficient thoracic Extension and avoid too much lower back Arch, so neutral spine is a must!


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