Squat University Daarom doen we dus Yoga in de Box.
In order to perform a front squat or overhead squat with an upright trunk you need exceptional thoracic spine (mid back) extension - NO ROUNDING!
Unfortunately, after years of sedentary lifestyle (sitting at a desk all day, playing video games, staring at our phones) it is easy to develop poor posture. Our mid-backs adaptively develop stiffness over years of poor posture which can greatly impact our ability to move & lift with good technique.
For many of us in this situation, the "Prayer Stretch" is amazing. This is similar to the classic yoga pose called “child’s pose”.
Start in a kneeling position. Sit your hips back on your feet and push your hands out in front of you (one hand on top of the other). Next, let your chest drop down to the floor.
Continue to reach with your arms together overhead while you let your breath out slowly. Try to sink your chest towards the ground. If you have stiffness in your lats or your t-spine, this should bring out a good stretch in your mid back. I recommend holding this pose for 3-5 deep breaths in & out. I recommend 3-4 sets every day!
Thank you to @hookgrip for the model photo today!
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For more corrective exercises that help improve your upper body mobility, check out this article: https://squatuniversity.com/2016/08/05/the-squat-fix-overhead-mobility/ ... See more
