Hourglass circles, also called the Lumbo-Pelvic Circle, is an excellent drill for coordinating movement in the low back, SI Joint, and hip joints.
The target for the Hourglass Circles are the low back, SI Joints - the "eyes" of the low back - and the hip joints.
The lumbo-pelvic complex...
Pelvic circles for the SI Joint are a combination of 2 drills we covered in previous blogs:
The target for the Pelvic Circles are the SI Joints - the "eyes" of the low back about level with the 4th Lumbar Vertebrae.
Understanding how to...
Building a map for how to move the SI Joint is one of the most essential skills you can have as a human. The joint space is small but it transmits force traveling through your body every time your foot hits the ground. You want this joint to move well.
The target for the Lateral Pelvic...
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Building a map for how to move the SI Joint is one of the most essential skills you can have as a human. The joint space is small but it transmits force traveling through your body every time your foot hits the ground. You want this joint to move well.
The target for the Pelvic...
Building up to a full lumbar circle is an excellent injury proofing strategy and is critical for athletes performing at any level!
The previous drills covered are a great way to lead up to a full lumbar circle:
The target for...
Once you have mastered the Lumbar Front Circle you are ready for the lumbar back circle.
The target for the Lumbar Back Circle are the segments of the lumbar spine from L-1 to L-5 (low back).
Understanding how to move your lumbar spine (low back) independently of your thoracic spine...
Once you have mastered the Lumbar Front Quarter Circle you are ready for the front circle.
The target for the Lumbar front circle are the segments of the lumbar spine from L-1 to L-5 (low back).
Understanding how to move your lumbar spine (low back) independently of your thoracic...
The target for the Lumbar front quarter circle are the segments of the lumbar spine from L-1 to L-5 (low back).
Understanding how to move your lumbar spine (low back) independently of your thoracic spine and your pelvis is essential for the highest quality movement, injury...
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