Squat 'Proofing'
Fundamental squat & hip-mobility development
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8m 5s
THE WHAT:
'Proofing' for the squat, affecting the toes, ankles, knees, hips, lumbar spine & posterior chain. Be sure to check out the 'Perspective of Proofing' resource for a foundational understanding of this concept to support ongoing practice: https://youtu.be/J5sM4EXL290
Rather than the repetitive execution of fixed routines for the purpose of mobilization, prehabilitation, or even mobility development (although they do have their place), 'proofing' is essentially a "checking" of the articulations to ask oneself the fundamental question: "how am I moving today"? In this process, physiological exploration goes hand-in-hand with self-awareness toward developing mindfulness of the body in movement. The series includes the following areas of application:
- Squat proofing
- Proofing of the spine
- Proofing of the wrists
- Proofing of low-gait position
- Proofing of the shoulders, scapula & rotator cuffs
- Proofing of the ankles & knees
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