03/04/2021
STABILITY THROUGH LIFTS:
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When it comes to your lifts, you may find that there are imbalances in some movements that need to be worked on. When completing your training, here are three questions that need to be asked?
Core- Can you keep the core tight throughout the lifts to maintain form? E.g. can you keep your shoulder back, chest proud with a tight core to lock your spine into that one position?
Muscular endurance- Do you feel like one side is stronger or weaker than the other when performing the movements?
Flexibility and range of motion- Does both sides of your body allow the full range of motion to execute the exercises with proper form?
SOME SOLUTIONS:
Core:
Lighten the weight to ensure the form is executed properly. Add additional core accessory work to improve posture, hypertrophy and better mind muscle connection to activation.
Muscular endurance:
Train lifts unilaterally (e.g. one side are a time) ensuring there is more work done on the weaker side to allow it to catch up. Lighten the weight to ensure both sides are even throughout movement of exercises.
Flexibility and range of motion:
Work on stretches before and after exercises that lengthens the muscles around the limited joints. Make sure you stretch for 15 to 20 seconds per stretch.
IMPORTANT: If you think there is a serious injury that needs to be addressed, see a health professional first to ensure what you and your trainer are doing is the right rehabilitation.
Hope this helps and have a great Easter Weekend guys,
Jarrod Tickner Fitness💪🏻