December 2014 – POST COMPETITIVE INSIGHT

Sitting in the Struggle

When we first feel pain, we treat it as a freakish aberration, and do our best to shrug it off. Whether it’s mental or physical, we hinge our bets on rest — that it will give us the miraculous fix… Read more ›

Dec 31, 2014

Christine

depression, Mental

Tensing the Bar

When you’re lifing an implement with your body, you want that implement to become part of your body as much as possible. This is much different than grips and placement of hands on implements you plan to throw. Preparing to… Read more ›

Dec 28, 2014

Christine

Physical, technique

“You’re An Animal.”

A sweet, fifty-something woman said this to me while I was lifting yesterday. I looked at her blankly and inquisitive. “You’re wondering if it’s a compliment, ” she said. “It is.” I smiled and thanked her and she went on… Read more ›

Dec 25, 2014

Christine

identity, Mental, perspective

Vertical Pulls 95

Seven tips to nailing that chin up. 1. The most shoulder friendly chin up grip is neutral, with palms facing each other. This differs from traditional chin ups (palms facing you) and pull ups, where your palms are facing away… Read more ›

Dec 24, 2014

Christine

Physical, shoulder, technique

Sourcing Pain

photo credit: carolinawellnessandrehab.com Finding an ultimate solution to pain is dependent on figuring out its source. The following checklist of questions is designed to help you to pinpoint causation. 1. Is there a specific, recent event I can trace this… Read more ›

Dec 22, 2014

Christine

concepts, Mental, pain

The Purposeful Lunge

The lunge just might be the most useful of lower body movements. The split stance design allows for mobility, stability, and multi-directional training. MOBILITY To get into proper lunge position, you must have ankle mobility (dorsiflexion), hip mobility (separation, extension… Read more ›

Dec 18, 2014

Christine

glutes, lunge, Physical, technique

The Boring Practice of Artistry

photo credit: imdb.comanecdote credit: Scott Berkun via World Domination Summit In 1956, Henri Georges Clouzot had the fantastic idea of filming Pablo Picasso paint. Giving regular people the opportunity to watch a master work was sure to be a hit.… Read more ›

Dec 15, 2014

Christine

Mental, perspective

Rolling Patterns

Researchers documenting the movement patterns of babies have gifted us sequencing insight into motor development. Thought to be the purest form of human movement, developmental kinesiology can be used as a neurological reset. We can remind the brain of our… Read more ›

Dec 13, 2014

Christine

core, developmental, motor control, Physical

The Glorious In Between

People love absolutes. They like distinct sides to choose from. They want polarized answers, because proving one right also proves the other wrong. There is a concreteness to blacks and whites that can be agreed upon. The gray is much… Read more ›

Dec 10, 2014

Christine

Mental, perspective

Front Squatting 95

Front squatting demands much more torso control than back squatting. Your abs hold up the weight, not your back. The front squat trains the core in a way that directly transfers into other movements. 1. Bar should be set collar bone… Read more ›

Dec 06, 2014

Christine

Physical, squat, technique

What Do You Train For?

Depending on how it’s asked, this question can either be flattering or insulting. Take away the spin or slighting, and you’re left with a very objective measure; a lone thought that can determine whether what you’re doing is what you… Read more ›

Dec 04, 2014

Christine

goals, Mental, perspective

Practicing Posterior Pelvic Tilt

The pelvis is important. Any tilts or rotations can lead to imbalances and dysfunction. The differences between anterior and posterior pelvic tilt are illustrated in the following visual: photo credit: riverstonechiropractic.com Anterior pelvic tilt causes a slew of issues, including,… Read more ›

Dec 02, 2014 4 Comments

Christine

back pain, pelvis, Physical

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Monthly Archives: December 2014

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Sitting in the Struggle

Tensing the Bar

“You’re An Animal.”

Vertical Pulls 95

Sourcing Pain

The Purposeful Lunge

The Boring Practice of Artistry

Rolling Patterns

The Glorious In Between

Front Squatting 95

What Do You Train For?

Practicing Posterior Pelvic Tilt