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K-Star on Upper Body Mobility
I was on the CF Sweat Shop blog last night and came across a video Nabil had posted on lower-body mobility by CF coach and physical therapist extraordinaire Kelly Starrett (K-Star). I will be posting that video on this blog very soon.
But tonight I wanted to post a piece K-Star did on upper-body mobility, since more of the questions I receive these days relate to how to use the lacrosse ball for upper-body issues (tightness, movement restriction, etc.). So take the time to watch the video; you'll see it's pretty intuitive. You basically put the ball on or around the areas where you have issues. The most common problem areas are the traps, lats, and subscapularis, in addition to the muscle and fascia around the thoracic and lumbar spine.
Bottom line: Get on that lacrosse ball and work those problem areas!
I can hardly wait.
holy cow Connor, that's a lot of weight....
do your kids know how strong you are?
That's what 4 x 500m row does to me.
Placing that lacrosse ball as instructed in the video is almost as good as K-Star's actual elbow- and at a fraction of the price!
I am a great supporter of the lacrosse ball, but I must say that with a lacrosse ball, you don't get to see that disturbing sparkle in K-Star's eye that says he finds it enjoyable to torture people, for their own good. Plus, K-Star makes you take it. The self-applied lacrosse ball leaves it up to your own strength of character.
taciturn
Kelly does indeed cause sweet and beautiful pain (while calling you a coward), but really he is a brilliant diagnostician. He will tell you what is truly wrong with you and in most cases treat you on the spot AND send you on your way with practical ways to resolve your issues on your own.
So, yes, you can utilize foam rollers and lacrosse balls on your own, but if you want a permanent fix, make sure you head over to K-star with your ow-ies to get a solid game plan in place.
Happy Birthday beautiful lady. I hope you have fabulous day (and that you take a rest day, it is well deserved after that punishing track work out) and I look forward to celebrating with you later. You're a fabulous woman!
Mike and MJ- cruel! As I tried to get out of bed this am, I found myself in accordance with Brandon's words that he yelled after we finished our first set last night..... :)
I'd like a private hairstyling lesson from Lydia... have a great birthday and an amazing year, Lydia! I have a feeling you will do both. xoxoxo