#anteriorchain

[mikealexandercpt]

Remember when I said not too long ago that there's more than one way to #squat if you don't wish to load your spine? That especially goes for #lankylifters. If you're like me, you have incredibly long arms and legs relative to your torso. And those usually aren't good bedfellows with proper #squatmechanics. Since the bar rests on your back in a traditional squat, your #centerofgravity is altered, especially if you're #lanky, because the lower you go in the #eccentric portion of the movement, the more you'll lean forward. And it's not as if you "can't" squat like that; it's just harder. With a variation such as the #frontsquat, however, the aforementioned Center of Gravity doesn't change at all. This is especially due to the fact that the #anteriorchain. See how relatively vertical my spine is in the picture? It wouldn't be looking like that with #spinalloading, that's for sure! Mike #mikealexandercpt #mikealexanderfitness #northjerseypersonaltrainer #longlegs #talllifters #nasmcpt #northernnj #edisonnj #centraljerseyexists, #apollongym (at Apollon Gym) https://www.instagram.com/p/CouIdqrNpCZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jennzone]

S T R E T C H....any time, anywhere & here’s why: 1) Increases flexibility 2) Improves range of motion in joints 3) Increases blood flow to muscles 4) Improves posture 5) Helps relieve stress & can calm your mind Whether you’re at your desk, standing in a line or in a field like I am in this photo, take a moment to stretch! I had been sitting for a few hours at an event just enjoying the day & didn’t really notice how quickly time passed! I had been sitting for hours! Felt REALLY good to stretch before I jumped into my jeep to head home. It gave me the boost needed for the drive ahead. So yep, take a moment to stretch even if it’s for only for 5 minutes. I guarantee it will make you feel great!🙂 * * * #stretchitout #stretchdaily #movementismedicine #movementislife #stretchingisgood #fascialrelease #backbendlove #frontbodystrerch #anteriorchain #stretchingout #movedaily #nkmclothingbarbados #jenzentips #jenzenyoga #jenzenwellness #befreebetruebeyou (at Bridgetown, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4PopYHhdar/?igshid=5zgdmj1aaywl

[completefitness1]

Three variations of the Sean dive . Depending on flexibility and mobility. This is a great exercise for targeting the Spinal and Hip Extensors. Adding the swan dive to your training will help with keeping the back strong and as you develop it will add a world of mobility and flexibility to your posterior and anterior chain. A gentle move with hard results #completefitness #pilates #swandive #pilatesmat #pilatescork #pilatesdublin #flexibility #mobility #backstrength #glutestrength #painfree #results #posteriorchain #anteriorchain #dublin #cork https://www.instagram.com/p/BvtXPUOn9cW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vq4p1rng5dpy

[confessionsofanangrymetalhead]

Want to be good at the big lifts? Challenge yourself and do something you suck royally at. I suck royally at #safetybarsquats because I haven't done them since before I tore the cartilage in my right wrist in December 2017. Therefore, there's no balance between my #posteriorchain and my #anteriorchain. Do this shit to help keep your back upright when you use a traditional barbell. Do this because your #quads and especially #core WILL get a workout. Let's see how strong you really are. Here's 255x4x4 with a @roguefitness #yokebar. Might not be holding the handles correctly. Whatever. Suck me. Thanks! Motivation by the new @theblackdahliamurder_official single. #confessionsofanangrymetalhead #metalheads #metalheadlifters #metalheadmusclehead #nasmcptfromhell #nasmcertified #roguefitness #ihatemyself #ihateyou #yourmothersuckedmydicklastnight #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #igpowerlifting #heavymetalpersonatrainer #theblackdahliamurder #deathmetal #verminous #extrememetalfitness #extrememetal #strongandshapelygym (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cDgysJnVc/?igshid=7uwoqgrxwins

[brianmckayfit]

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Got #neckpain ? Try this little trick to stabilize your neck more to relax those overactive neck muscles #anteriorchain #neck #tongue (at Pain Free Fitness)

[fytne22]

How much do you use your #posterior #muscles #🍑 compare with the #anteriorchain Do you always start by #training the front of your #body How is that #hip extensor #strenght #🤔 #giveyourselfachance #trysomethingnew #fitnesswomen #booty🍑 #pilatesbody #lacola #isquiotibiales #treninferior

[willbfitrhos]

POSTERIOR CHAIN WORKOUT! In other words, the back of your body. What you'll find from most #workouts is they're all about closing your body in #InternalRotation (slouching) can often lean to the front of the body being to tonic (tight) and the back of the body being too lax (weak) This means tight #ligaments, #tendons and #muscles making you more prone towards injuries in the #knees, #ankles, #hips and #shoulders A posterior chain workout, coupled with stretches of the #anteriorchain (chest, front #Delt, #quads #hipflexors #abdominuserectus This #workout will make you a #healthier and more #balanced #athlete Here's tonight's workout - plenty of pulling and extending of the upper/lower back, #glutes #hamstrings and #calves EXACTLY what you need if you perform a lot of #squats, #strictPress #pressups #dips and #benchpress #WilLBfit #ideal — view on Instagram http://ift.tt/2H1S7F8

[mikealexandercpt]

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The following is a repost because the video I intended to post tomorrow was up instead of this. Sorry about that! So after a week and a half I went back to gym with a...possible goal in mind...stay tuned. Anyway, there's one thing I've realized more and more lately and it's this:.if you want to improve on the #biglifts, you might have to work on variations to bring up weak points. Here's my first attempt at #safetybarsquats since December 2017 because it has many benefits from giving my #shoulders a break to working your #anteriorchain harder than a traditional barbell #squat would. This means a stronger #core and even stronger #quads. But I'll write more about the benefits of this great bar soon! Here's 255x4x4. @strongandshapely_gym #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcpt #bodybuilding #nasm #nasmcertified #onlinestrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #teamlegion #legionpulse #muscle #legionathletics #beginnersstrengthcoach #strongandshapelygym #challengeyourself (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cgYKRDHw3/?igshid=no6v9kgl21xo

[mikealexandercpt]

So after a week and a half I went back to gym with a...possible goal in mind...stay tuned. Anyway, there's one thing I've realized more and more lately and it's this:.if you want to improve on the #biglifts, you might have to work on variations to bring up weak points. Here's my first attempt at #safetybarsquats since December 2017 because it has many benefits from giving my #shoulders a break to working your #anteriorchain harder than a traditional barbell #squat would. This means a stronger #core and even stronger #quads. But I'll write more about the benefits of this great bar soon! Here's 255x4x4. @strongandshapely_gym #unitedinstrength #igfitness #igpowerlifting #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #nasmcpt #bodybuilding #nasm #nasmcertified #onlinestrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #teamlegion #legionpulse #muscle #legionathletics #beginnersstrengthcoach #strongandshapelygym (at "Strong and Shapely Gym Inc.") https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cFuCwjC6a/?igshid=3rqzam87kr7i

[mikealexandercpt]

Incredible. In just six weeks my #quads have gained half an inch! This was measured after I just woke up; so my thigh is cold, if you will. This was already to be my last week using #squat and #deadlift variations and growth in my legs was undoubtedly one of the main goals here. More #muscle with mean more #strength. I was hoping to have one last go at the #trapbardeadlift yesterday, however I doubt I need to explain plans have been changed for a bit for all of us. Anyway, I'll be writing an article about the benefits of the #safetybarsquat real soon and I'd love to find out your opinions on it when it's ready. My legs started out here at 24 inches, and here we are six weeks later at 24.5 inches. It can be done, doesn't matter if you're of a squatty build or especially if you're a #talllifter or a #lankylifter like I am. There's absolutely NO EXCUSE. #unitedinstrength #squatvariation #fullbodyworkout #fullbodytraining #fitness #onlinestrengthcoach #beginnersstrengthcoach #intermediatestrengthcoach #bodybuilding #powerbodybuilding #powerlifting #anteriorchain #posteriorchain #nasmcpt #nasmcertified https://www.instagram.com/p/B99UbJ2jR8E/?igshid=k3n8jgqq6jhk

[willbfitrhos]

POSTERIOR CHAIN WORKOUT! In other words, the back of your body. What you'll find from most #workouts is they're all about closing your body in #InternalRotation (slouching) can often lean to the front of the body being to tonic (tight) and the back of the body being too lax (weak) This means tight #ligaments, #tendons and #muscles making you more prone towards injuries in the #knees, #ankles, #hips and #shoulders A posterior chain workout, coupled with stretches of the #anteriorchain (chest, front #Delt, #quads #hipflexors #abdominuserectus This #workout will make you a #healthier and more #balanced #athlete Here's tonight's workout - plenty of pulling and extending of the upper/lower back, #glutes #hamstrings and #calves EXACTLY what you need if you perform a lot of #squats, #strictPress #pressups #dips and #benchpress #WilLBfit #ideal http://ift.tt/2H10l00