Your Thoracic Mobility Probably Sucks. I don't care if you have the worlds most ergonomic chair, desk setup, a standing desk and one of those bra looking posture things. Your thoracic mobility probably sucks. We sit, slouched over, Stand, slouched over, And generally live life, slouched over. And since, "tissues respond and adapt along the lines of stress applied" We end up....slouched over. But there's good news. We can make it better. Why's Thoracic Mobility Matter Anyway? Welp, this guy, subscribes to the joint-by- joint approach. The short version of which is: the joints of the body alternate needing mobility and … [Read more...]
You Should Do This: TRX Serratus Saw
January 18, 2019 by
TRX Serratus Saw In the world of underappreciated muscles the serratus anterior is basically at the top of the list. What's a Serratus Anterior Do? "The function of the serratus anterior muscle is to allow the forward rotation of the arm and to pull the scapula forward and around the rib cage. The scapula is able to move laterally due to the serratus anterior muscle, which is vital for the elevation of the arm. The serratus anterior muscle also allows the upward rotation of the arm, which allows a person to lift items over their head. When the shoulder blade is in fixed position , e.g : breathing after a sprint , the serratus anterior lifts the ribcage and thus … [Read more...]
