"Thoracic rotation" refers to the twisting or turning movement of the upper body around the middle of your back, specifically the thoracic spine. It involves rotating or twisting your torso from side to side.
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Please note that foam rolling exercises such
as thoracic rotation requires the use of a 26» foam roller.
On the other hand, good scapular stability and
smooth thoracic rotation could be two of the main reasons your shoulders can stay healthy and strong.
Assuming you have a stiff, but otherwise healthy spine, this rotation exercise is an easy way to
enhance thoracic rotation, which will carry over into bigger exercises in your weight training and / or running.
That's why it's important to wait until
your thoracic rotation is at its maximum before turning your head.
The battle lunge works your stability from the bottom to the top of the lunge and it improves
your thoracic rotation, which people tend to lose sitting at a desk in front of a computer.
This way I'm getting that thoracic extension with
the thoracic rotation and really opening it up.
Scapular stability and
thoracic rotation could very well be the two main culprits that contribute to shoulder issues.
In regards to
thoracic rotation, a limitation here will cause muscles such as the upper traps to get overworked and / or tight and the rhomboids to become weak and overstretched.