In this session we look at integrating hip extension, which is the action largely created by the glute max, into our gait cycle and a number of movements including hip hinges and step ups. With a whole prep phase designed to help you better connect with both the muscle and the position without defaulting to poor mechanics and then a main phase that helps us train those same parts.
Equipment:
Wall Space
Elevated Surface (chair, bed, couch)
Yoga block x 1
Sliders (towels for hard surface, carrier bags for carpets)
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