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Now imagine your diaphragm isn’t functioning quite the way it should and its tension is either too tight or too slack. This could offset and affect how your entire structure stands and moves. You’re essentially taking the centre of your body and shifting it. Not only could this impact the stability of your structure, but it could also affect your proprioception and the way you move.

From a structural standpoint it links us from head to toe through fascia. Any fascial imbalances within that chain could upset our entire structure.

What is “good” ribcage movement? In a healthy adult during a deep breath, the ribcage should expand between 1.5” – 2.5”.

Known as the key muscle for breathing, however we never really look past that when mentioning it. But it has multiple functions, and its fascial reach spans from head through to toe making it one of the most impactful structures of the entire body.

Enjoy this video tutorial for a wonderful mid-back and latissimus dorsi stretch.

“Upper crossed syndrome.” In theory, it makes sense. In practice — after 20 years of strength coaching — I can tell you it’s rarely the full answer.

Multifidus weakness or delayed activation is strongly associated with chronic low back pain.

Instead of asking yourself, “Did I workout today?” Mirco-Movement asks, “Did my body move often enough today?” That single shift, changes everything.

Although “isometric” simply means “same length/angle”, in practice there are a variety of ways to apply isometric loading. Here are some of the common distinctions.

The length of the hold (time under tension) dramatically changes the physiological outcome of an isometric contraction. While all isometrics involve static force production, the intensity–duration balance determines which tissues adapt and how.

Stuck at “plateau?” With isometrics you can isolate the weak points through your dynamic range of motion and focus on loading the specific angles of deficiency allowing you to maximize your full-strength potential and blow through those plateaus!

All it takes is 5-10 minutes of a couple of rounds of intentional movements to reduce the risk of being sidelined for a long period of time.

Here’s some perspective as to why you shouldn’t just jump into your activity, even if it’s “lightly” to start.

It involves all of the muscles in the core, hips and legs building coordination, strength, balance and stability.

Your weight distribution throughout the moments of those activities is predominantly on one leg or the other.

Build intraabdominal pressure creating greater structural integrity much like the can of pop.

This exercise can help expose an imbalance as well as help restore even tensions between sides.

If the portion of the sling containing the abdominal obliques is weak or slack, other sections of the line need to take up that slack.

Think of these muscles like a brake controller. The opposing tension helps create space easing the joint into place as it moves.

The position of the femur (thigh bone), being the bone resting on top of the tibia transferring load down the chain will affect the tibia.