The movements of flexion, rotation, and extension are kept in check by maintaining
the braced neutral position of the spine during an anti-pattern exercise.
Not exact matches
Every muscle of your upper back and neck should pull evenly on the neck during a strenuous exercise, and this balance is accomplished by keeping a
braced and
neutral neck
position.
In short an anti-pattern movement is one that often encompasses having to
brace the body at it's center mass while maintaining a
neutral spine
position.
Release the spine to a
neutral position and
brace your lower abdominals, activating the same muscles you did when you
braced while lying down.
Dr Quinn Henoch has written at length about how the most stable and safe
position for the spine during compound lifts like the squat and deadlift is
neutral and
braced.
Ensure good form by maintaining a
braced,
neutral spine
position and activating the glutes to help lift your leg.