The RAIL System: Shoulder Mobility for the Bench Press
Bench pressing is not a just chest exercise. There is no break in living matter. There are no empty spaces between tissue layers and body parts.
Bench pressing is not a just chest exercise. There is no break in living matter. There are no empty spaces between tissue layers and body parts.
To generate power, you need mobility. To have mobility, you need stability. Proximal stability feeds distal mobility. Instability signals the brain and nervous system to put
The thoracic spine is designed for rotation. It’s supposed to rotate more than your lumbar spine, but for the majority of people, it’s the opposite.
Adaptation is awesome, especially from a survival standpoint. Until recent history, we had to adapt to survive. That whole “not dying” thing makes adaptation pretty
What’s a powerful way to skyrocket your power and strength? Introduce unusual movements that safely challenge your stability. Movement variability is key to preventing injuries
Looking for a simple and powerful way to strengthen your core while stretching your central pillar? Your central pillar is your hip-to-shoulder zone. Look no
Stand with your feet together. Keep your knees locked. Slowly bend forward and touch your toes. Can you reach them? If not, that means your
Power lives in the transverse plane. If you want to unleash strength, power, and force you must harness control of rotation. The keyword here is
Power lives in the transverse plane. If you want to unleash that power you need to control it first. Golfing expert Lance Gill says, “If
Want an easy way to increase core stabilization in the central zone and decrease fascial tension in your back at the same time? Say yes.
When people are training for optimal power output, they push themselves harder, faster, stronger, and longer. The mission is to kick your ass to be
When people are training for optimal power output, they push themselves harder, faster, stronger, and longer. The mission is to kick your ass to be
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