Build Strong Hips - Will Harlow
We worked on the Hinge Pattern this week-this is a complex movement, that if done without proper form can lead to back pain. Please spend some time working on the hinge pattern before adding weight. Will Harlow has put together a video for building hip strength - Build STRONG Hips: 10-min Routine. We will review these exercises next week:
- Romanian Deadlift - Keep spine safe by keeping head neutral, keep weights close to body, keep spine straight throughout whole movement (STOP hinging when you feel the stretch in the hamstring-do not round back)
- Box Squat- Similar to sit to stand except we don't rest at bottom - hips and knees bend at the same time, bottom touches the chair (4s lowering) then exhale as you rise. NOTE-spine stays long, head is neutral.
- Lateral raises with band - We do a similar exercise in class with weighted ankle weights. Notice how he does a hold at the end!
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