Sentences with phrase «thoracic extension»

"Thoracic extension" refers to the action of elongating and straightening your upper back or the middle part of your spine. Full definition
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.
In my opinion, this athlete is already in thoracic extension.
This exercise is meant to target the lower traps, which in turn help thoracic extension and holding the ribcage up high.
Do not lose your arch and thoracic extension when locking out your elbows.
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.
This athlete demonstrates the typical thoracic extension utilized in a deadlift.
I believe that CrossFit athletes have TOO MUCH thoracic extension.
And the solution is not thoracic extension over a foam roller.
athletes need sufficient thoracic extension (back bend in the rib cage area) in order to achieve a correct overhead position
In fact, things like thoracic extension, placement of your neck and chin, and your overall posture all contribute to the health and stability of your shoulders.
If someone can exhibit the necessary movement pattern (done by testing specific ankle mobility or thoracic extension tests, rather than saying «since they can't do overhead squat, it MUST be their ankles»...).
Front squats nudge people into more thoracic extension which is going to be a game changer in terms of helping to improve posture.
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 fact, the ability to successfully perform a deep squat is a good indicator of one's level of overall fitness and movement quality — it demonstrates proper ankle dorsiflexion, hip flexion, thoracic extension and glute activation, and of course, reinforces them in people who practice it even further.
As these two forces pull on each other, Warrior 3 strengthens the engagement of both, building better single leg strength and thoracic extension.
Tips and Safety: Maintain core tension and thoracic extension to avoid rounding forward.
This way I'm getting that thoracic extension with the thoracic rotation and really opening it up.
Include this overhead stretch mobility drill using the RMT Club to open up your chest and shoulders while getting that thoracic extension.
Maintain core tension and thoracic extension to avoid rounding under the load of the racked kettlebells.
She has thoracic extension and her shoulder and head posture is quite neutral.
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