The skydiver is a great exercise for posture that will engage the lats, upper back, and muscles that maintain the integrity of shape in the spinal column.
Targeted Muscles: Posterior Postural Group
Key Points:
Lay face down on the floor with your arms by your sides and palms facing the ceiling
Lift your chest off the floor, arching your back as much as possible
Bring your hands up, drive them upwards and squeeze your shoulder blades together
The overhead squat test is a simple way to assess your overall function ability and biomechanics. It will give us general understanding of how the kinetic chain of energy works throughout the body.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Broomstick
Camera
Barefeet
HOW DO I PERFORM AN OVERHEAD SQUAT?
Watch the video below for detailed instructions of how to perform the movement.
Key Points:
Keep your back straight, chest high and core tight
Your feet should be shoulder width apart
Take a wide grip (outside shoulder width) and hold the stick directly above your head
Squat ass-to-the-grass (if possible) using full range of motion
Keep your feet flat and drive yourself upwards by pushing through the heels
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