For example, if you can't
get thoracic extension, you'll create it through the glenoid (shoulder), and this will create laxity in the anterior part of the capsule, which then hinders performance when applying strength and increases the chance of tearing the muscles or ligaments.
Include this overhead stretch mobility drill using the RMT Club to open up your chest and shoulders while
getting that thoracic extension.
I am still not
getting the thoracic extension I want, so I need to keep working at that.
Not exact matches
Although most people are familiar with bridges (also called wheel pose in yoga) placing both hands and feet on the floor, this variation with your feet elevated really helps
get more into your shoulders and upper back, focusing on
thoracic extension.
In the video above, I think it is a bit easier to see the
extension I am
getting in the
thoracic spine.
To
get set up for
thoracic extensions, you want to start by laying on the floor laying supine with the roller under your upper back.
in most yoga we do less flexion / rounding of the lower back, we do a lot of hip hinging, lot of neutral spine in most of the poses, some
extension when we do belly down back bends or bridge + as a result the lower back is not
getting its full potential rom, as we are suppose to be able to flex the lower lumbar to about 40degrees,
thoracic about 45 degrees.
For set 3, again, the torso felt better,
thoracic extension felt easier, the scapulae were tracking better, and I was even able to
get a 4th rep.