Tag Archives: Overhead Squat Assessment

Tone Up Tuesday

Posted on April 28, 2015 by rrluthi

How well do you S-Q-U-A-T? Do your feet flatten and/or knees move inward? Does your low back over arch? Do you lean forward excessively? SQUAT:  How to Correct Muscle Imbalances Feet Turn Out Overactive (Tight) Muscles Soleus Lateral Gastrocnemius Biceps Femoris (short … Continue reading →

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Test Your Posture: Part 3

Posted on June 10, 2014 by rrluthi

The last post of this three part series will cover your shoulder complex and upper body positioning.  I will discuss the three common postural distortions observed in my clients, and recommend flexibility and strengthening exercises to combat these asymmetries, or muscle … Continue reading →

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Test Your Posture: Part 1

Posted on May 27, 2014 by rrluthi

Sit up straight! Stand up straight! Shoulders back!  Chest out! Abs in! You have learned the importance of good posture since you were a kid.  But, how do you assess your posture? “Do I have good posture?”  “Do I have poor posture?” … Continue reading →

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