Sentences with phrase «flexor activity»

Simply doing strong diaphragmatic breathing during routine sets of squats and deadlifts helps to get more glute and hip flexor activity in the movement through fascial links of the diaphragm.

That being said, the increased hip flexor activity can be problematic for lower back pain sufferers so if you are in the least bit worried about lower back problems, I suggest avoiding this particular test.

The argument against anchoring your feet is that doing so increases hip flexor activity and takes tension off of the abdominals.

Not exact matches

It consists of the inner core muscles, such as the diaphragm, pelvic floor and transverse abdominus, which lie deep inside the abdomen and are the first to engage to protect the spine during heavy resistance training; the outer core muscles, including the abs, lats, spinal erectors, glutes and hip flexors, that generate movement and have an important stability function during high - speed activities.

So, say you're focusing on lower body training; you'll want to perform dynamic movements like walking lunges, leg swings, butt kicks, and lateral lunges, combined with dynamic stretches like the plantar flexor stretch and a light aerobic activity.

Since it's a powerful way to open the glutes, hamstrings, adductors and hip flexors, Half Pigeon can help you when you take part in physical activities, carrying heavy objects, etc..