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Thoracic Mobility: Why It Matters for Life and Lifting
When thoracic mobility is limited it’s no fun. While it’s the least mobile portion of the spine, it still does need to move. It can affect pressing movements, overhead positioning, and even your front squat. If you’ve ever felt like you just couldn’t get your elbows up in the rack position or that your shoulders were tight in an overhead press, a stiff upper back might be part of the issue.
Strength Training- Better Bench Pressing & A Fun Workout to Put It Into Action
We have been getting after the bench press in our semi-private group class recently and Coach Jess has been hammering some solid performance tips for what is traditionally seen as an entirely upper body movement. When most people think about bench pressing, they focus on the arms and chest—pressing that bar up and down. But if you really want to improve your strength and efficiency, it’s time to shift your attention downward. Give this short video a watch along with the fun workout that follows to incorporate a nice balanced push + pull superset that includes some “cardio”.
Loving the Bad Days
The truth is, the bad days will come, whether you’re just starting out or well into your wellness journey.
But here’s the thing: bad days can teach us a lot. They can point us toward areas where we can grow. They remind us of how much we’ve already built in our “wellness bank,” and they give us a chance to practice some of the most underrated traits in health and fitness: grit and self compassion. The two work well together.