The Flat-(teral) Earth Society (17th August)
Integrated Strength
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58m
Episode 2 of the Strength in 3D Series takes all of the isolated work we did for hip abduction and adduction in episode 1 and builds into more global patterns for the upper body, core and lower body in a closed chain manner. Closed chain simply referring to the limbs being in contact with something during the movement. Of course the mechanics involved here are vital for sports that require us to be constantly changing direction. As we cut to our left or right or move our core and upper limbs away from the midline of the body, high levels of strength, speed and power are required by the tissues involved. This session helps us build that required strength.
Equipment:
Wall Space (the bigger the better)
Yoga Blocks x 2 (small stack of books might also work)
A Kettlebell or Dumbbell (depending on ability levels, not essential for the class if you don't have one)
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yoga block
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