Fixing fitness
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BLOG IS TO EDUCATE THOSE WHO OPT INTO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN ORDER TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN or IMPROVE THIS LIFESTYLE.
Calisthenics is often praised for its ability to encourage natural and healthy form. Despite this, people often make small mistakes that can cause injuries over time and/or cause them to pump out fewer reps.
The number one tip I have is WARM UP YOUR JOINTS BEFORE LIFTING. Not only will this prevent injuries but it primes your Central Nervous System (CNS) for the work you're about to do, boosting performance. Take the time to Google "upper body warmup routine" or "lower body warmup routine" and use what is comfortable for you. 3-5 minutes of warmup per session of dynamic stretches is optimal. Considering the push-up, a weak core and weak form can cause elbow tendonitis and aggravate the lower back. The best cues I have are to 1. Plant your hands as if you were catching yourself from falling 2. Turn your fingers away from your head. 3. Focus on keeping your back and hips straight. 4. Keep your forearms tight to the body and upright throughout the movement. The pistol squat is an exercise that I personally have had trouble deciding proper form with. Many people go past what I consider proper depth. I believe that proper mechanics demand your hip crease meeting the height of your knees. Any deeper and you just relax the muscle. During a bridge, ALWAYS PUSH WITH THE HEELS TO ENGAGE YOUR HAMS. Many people have to problem of working their quads (strangely enough) during a bridge. As far as pull-ups, people tend to choose too wide of a grip. I would recommend choosing a grip width that causes your wrist to be above your elbow the whole time. Then, draw your elbows toward your back pockets.
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AuthorMy name is Conor Getty and I'm a student at KHS. I have always enjoyed being active, as many children do, but I continue to seek out an active lifestyle to lay down new precedents for myself every day. After seeing the effects of a sedative lifestyle, I will work every day to reach a new peak in my life. Archives
June 2017
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