Tag Archives: Static Stretch

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 →

Posted in Core Strengthening Exercises, Flexibility Training, Inspiration | Tagged Barbell, Excessive Forward Lean, Feet Flatten, Flexibility, Foam Rolling, Goblet Squat, Knees Inward, Low Back Arch, Muscle Imbalance, NASM, Olympic Squat, Overactive, Overhead Squat Assessment, Powerlifting Squat, SMR, Squat, Squat with Abduction, Static Stretch, TRX Single-Leg Squat, Underactive | Leave a comment

Exercise Session #20

Posted on February 12, 2014 by rrluthi

What is your fitness goal this year? More strength and core training? More cardio? Engage in a Spinning program? Participate in Cross Fit? Or, just join a gym? Regardless of your goal, try this mixed exercise circuit! For fitness beginners, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Strengthening Exercises, Daily Workout | Tagged Balance, Cardio, Core, Dumbbell, Dynamic Stretch, Foam Rolling, Jumps, Lunge, Medicine Ball, Plyometric, Push-Up, Resistance, Self-Myofasical Release, SMR, sports, Squat, Static Stretch | Leave a comment

Exercise Session #6

Posted on January 13, 2014 by rrluthi

Phase 1: Corrective Flexibility & Stabilization Endurance Warm-Up Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius/Soleus), Tensor Fascia Latae (IT Band), Adductors, Quadriceps, Hip Flexors, Latissimus Dorsi Gently foam roll each muscle group until tight (sore) region is felt, and then press and … Continue reading →

Posted in Core Strengthening Exercises, Daily Workout | Tagged BOSU, Corrective Flexibility, Foam Rolling, Plank, Self-Myofasical Release, Single-Leg Exercises, SMR, Stability Ball, Stabilization Endurance, Static Stretch | Leave a comment

Exercise Session #5

Posted on January 10, 2014 by rrluthi

Phase 5: Power Warm-Up Self-Myofasical Release (SMR) Calves (Gastrocnemius), IT-Band, Back (Latissimus Dorsi) Foam roll on muscle until tender (sore) region is felt. Hold each tender region for 30 sec. Dynamic Stretches Tube Walking, Lunges, Medicine Ball Lift and Chop … Continue reading →