Thoracic Mobility Drill Gone Bad (OOPS!)

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @mariamack5238
    @mariamack5238 6 лет назад +32

    This is the first stretch that has helped me feel like I can stand up straight without feeling like I am forcing my shoulders back, instant relief. Thank you!!!!

  • @roanevergreen9054
    @roanevergreen9054 8 лет назад +6

    I love this guy. He actually seems really smart and not totally concerned with money. Get info and very consistent videos. Just hope you know you're doing everyone a really great service and you're changing people lives for the better even if just a little. Thanks dude you're appreciated

  • @HeroicConcepts
    @HeroicConcepts 8 лет назад +84

    As a superhero in training, I can confirm that I never heard of thoracic mobility until now. Damn you, Jeff. Always 100 steps ahead of me.

    • @caydemayne8779
      @caydemayne8779 8 лет назад +4

      +Heroic Concepts Jeff Cavalier. Just call him Goku.

  • @malidav5724
    @malidav5724 6 лет назад +23

    Thank you, I just did these two and feel 80% of my shoulder pain is gone!

  • @jrburr1
    @jrburr1 2 года назад +1

    I've been doing roller exercises like this for years and it has helped. But lately had an issue that just wouldn't work out. Of course, Jeff knows just how to make it work best! You are a miracle worker!

  • @lilbeanbun
    @lilbeanbun 5 лет назад +2

    i'm no bodybuilder but I just found out about Jeff/Athlean-X today. As someone determined to correct their posture, I have stretched my way through a few videos now and I really enjoy them. Thanks Jeff!

  • @njakasqakarell16
    @njakasqakarell16 8 лет назад +1

    Just what i needed. I have chronic pain in that area due to years of bad posture. Thank u Jeff

  • @HBsurfista
    @HBsurfista 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you for not only showing the exercises but the critical manner in which to perform the exercises! I have been foam rolling most of the time improperly while trying to target my thoracic spine. Now I know the proper method to make it effective. Knowledge is power! Truly thankful for your excellent tips & advice

  • @mikequinn7223
    @mikequinn7223 8 лет назад +8

    I'm a NASM Certified trainer looking to work in corrective exercise. Love your stuff

  • @joey9043
    @joey9043 8 лет назад +2

    Jeff on the bench stretch. I found that a band around elbows while holding a straight bar in both hands helps as well... Not 100% know why but know the stretch does increase without reaching to far back.

  • @robweinberg9396
    @robweinberg9396 2 года назад +1

    another great video especially for someone who is lifting an object above their head as well as for one who sits at a desk

  • @alex-ellsworth
    @alex-ellsworth 4 года назад +3

    AMAZING. This helped release tension in the neck as well.

  • @Monty_J
    @Monty_J 8 лет назад +1

    I do the second stretch whilst holding a stick between your hands to separate them. makes a huge difference

  • @MarioTomicOfficial
    @MarioTomicOfficial 8 лет назад +32

    In the first 3 minutes Jeff described 99% of the people in the gym who try to do foam rolling lol

    • @holywoof6419
      @holywoof6419 5 лет назад +1

      Mario Tomic love you Maria turmeric

    • @thecoobs8820
      @thecoobs8820 3 года назад

      I hold the back of my head but I keep my elbows together

  • @PabloProductions1
    @PabloProductions1 8 лет назад +1

    Hey Jeff, been watching these videos for years and I truly appreciate these no bullshit mobility videos. Keep doing the great work.

  • @TheRainier280
    @TheRainier280 8 лет назад +5

    Would love a video with a full stretchingroutine and another one with a full warming-up routine/dynamic stretches routine

  • @jthehumanbeing
    @jthehumanbeing 8 лет назад +2

    One of my favorite Athlean-X videos so far. Great work, Jeff!

  • @Logman23
    @Logman23 3 года назад

    Thank you Jeff you’re the man. You’re a legend with the amount of detail you give. Godfather of PT

  • @3laowy20
    @3laowy20 8 лет назад +35

    do a full body mobility drill video

  • @MurdahGoesHam
    @MurdahGoesHam 7 лет назад

    You're literally the best youtube fitness guy. I've never even thought about getting a program but I think im going to buy yours.

  • @pcl5636
    @pcl5636 7 лет назад +3

    Omg that stretch on the bench is incredible

  • @toykyle
    @toykyle 8 лет назад +1

    YES! Stretching and mobility videos! This is a fantastic addition to an already fantastic channel. I would love to see more stuff like this, Jeff.

  • @SquatSimp
    @SquatSimp 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks Jeff, recently I have been putting my hands by my head when foam rolling but didn't realize I was blcking my thoracic from getting the full benefit. Thanks again man, keep up the good work!

  • @ScubaShneve
    @ScubaShneve 8 лет назад

    I've watched a lot of videos on this, but as always, Jeff does it best.

  • @kimblemojimble7967
    @kimblemojimble7967 5 лет назад +1

    Great info on arm/shoulder position while foam rolling the thoracic, not seen that mentioned elsewhere. Good stuff

  •  8 лет назад +1

    Anything relating to hip/shoulder labrums will be great. I have tears in both...

  • @TrevDawgRS
    @TrevDawgRS 8 лет назад +1

    this video helped me tremendously. foam rolling used to make things even worse and now i realized how wrong ive been doing it

  • @19asenchik
    @19asenchik 6 лет назад

    Your videos about the rounded shoulders, tilted pelvis, stretching your back are absolutely amazing. If you only you had a more specific programme of exercise to buy to fix those conditions (I have both)!!!

  • @Gremlin209
    @Gremlin209 8 лет назад +293

    I like these videos, Jeff. What about a complete stretching routine video. I know you preach doing static stretching routines before bed. What do you think about stretching immediately after your workout? Whether it's in the morning, the afternoon, or the evening. What kind of effects will it have at these different times of the day?

    • @joaquinmedina9884
      @joaquinmedina9884 8 лет назад +4

      Yea I agree make a video for that ⬆️

    • @davidev.3256
      @davidev.3256 8 лет назад

      yee

    • @PapaJoJ
      @PapaJoJ 8 лет назад +5

      stretching after your workout is fine, just don't do it before or you'll be sorry.

    • @dirhido9665
      @dirhido9665 8 лет назад +8

      mate i have been stretching before going to bed for about 3 months now, i started with 5 to 10 minute sessions now im doing 20 min stretching sessions and the results ive got are amazing. i focus on the hamstrings a lot and i am now able to do a toe touch, before i couldnt go past the knees. so my advice to you is stretch everyday before going to bed, you can do it also after workouts but never before, but if you are going to only stretch once, make it before bed. and also focus primarly on your tightest area.

    • @bongosablegmail
      @bongosablegmail 8 лет назад +3

      +BF Dijidox I want to hear Jeffs opinion about stretching after workout too - I heard, that it can be bad to do it just after working out, and to wait at least 4 hours, becouse the muscles after workout are tired and won't like to stretch, and stretching just after workouts won't eliminate the trigger points in muscles and should been done at least 4 hours after training or later. I hope that he will make video bout that, it would be great.

  • @SantiagoGCuen
    @SantiagoGCuen 4 года назад

    This videos about how to correct our posture are amazing and really helpful

  • @candacescence
    @candacescence Год назад

    Please cover Thoracic Outlet syndrome exercises. I love your videos! Thanks!

  • @bodybasicsfitness
    @bodybasicsfitness 8 лет назад

    Great to see prone and supine T-Spine mobility exercises in the same video. Thanks Jeff!

  • @Topher9203
    @Topher9203 4 года назад +1

    I did this followed by a back workout and my back is so sore the next day. Game changer

  • @mary_asmr5
    @mary_asmr5 8 лет назад

    You really helped my upper back with stretches! Now I need good lower back stretch. Please do full body stretch video! Thank you!!

  • @WildSnake117
    @WildSnake117 8 лет назад

    love the video demoing the proper use of the roller

  • @heathergriffin5711
    @heathergriffin5711 8 лет назад +1

    I don't even know what I was doing with my life before your videos!

  • @conormckenna25
    @conormckenna25 5 лет назад +20

    Jeff, any chance of a video on costochondritis

  • @Heatseaker2011
    @Heatseaker2011 8 лет назад +1

    i tried this. so effective. thanks Jeff

  • @ItsDrMatt
    @ItsDrMatt 8 лет назад

    The goal when foam rolling the T-spine can be to increase extension. Also, sometimes (if you are protracting your scape enough), you will hear a "pop" or cavitation. This typically means that you had a facet joint or transverse process out of alignment. Unless you're a healthcare professional specifically looking for this dysfunction, don't try to recreate that pop. Stick with the basic mechanics of extension on the foam roller.

  • @passantghandar4469
    @passantghandar4469 7 лет назад

    I spent half of my day watching your videos
    plz post a full body foam rolling safe routine .

  • @c.galindo9639
    @c.galindo9639 6 лет назад

    Nice video. Really appreciate all the areas that you know that can help treat and better mobility throughout the body to help with exercises that may be difficult for some

  • @DanRustle
    @DanRustle 8 лет назад

    The most valuable channel related to fitness. Thanks for all the info Jeff.

  • @mrguaranteed
    @mrguaranteed 8 лет назад +3

    PLEASE MORE MOBILITY VIDEOS I LOVE IT

  • @meh5410
    @meh5410 8 лет назад

    Please do a video on neck pain and exercises for pain relief and stiffness for no more cracking.

  • @newyorksuperbowlfootballgi1734
    @newyorksuperbowlfootballgi1734 5 лет назад

    Ugh guys that second exercise is genius. My thoracic was FROZEN. I COULDNT SQUEEZE A MUSCLE IN MY UPPER BACK. Took days to feel my shoulders again but then I found this excedcise and mannn do I feel between my shoulders now. Sore as hell too.

  • @ohmyassoff1087
    @ohmyassoff1087 8 лет назад +203

    Thoracic Mobility Drill GONE SEXUAL

  • @skaterfugater
    @skaterfugater 7 лет назад +8

    before this video title i was always like "what is a jurassic spine and why the hell do i have one?"

  • @Spiritual-journey9
    @Spiritual-journey9 4 года назад +1

    A lot of older but very fit women are following your channel. Could you please dedícate a few minutes to specifically address their unique issues?
    Thanks a lot. I love the science behind each of your recommendations.

  • @jasonalangriffin
    @jasonalangriffin 8 лет назад

    Jeff, thank you so much for this information. I've been thrashing my shoulders, trying to get 180 degrees of flexion out of them. I thought I was inadequate, but what you say, that we get only 160 degrees of flexion and the rest comes from our thoracic spine extension takes a lot of pressure off my shoulders. Whew. Keep up the great videos.

  • @paragon1782
    @paragon1782 8 лет назад +14

    I still want that triceps non-responder vid jeff! >:( you cant make me forget with all of this complex mumbo jumbo.

    • @JBoucks
      @JBoucks 8 лет назад +1

      I agree, I can't fully contract my left tricep after a cervical spine injury, would love to hear a video about that

  • @frankfromupstateny3796
    @frankfromupstateny3796 7 лет назад

    Jeff, "hits all the points"....God Bless.

  • @DWJHAL
    @DWJHAL 8 лет назад

    Great info...thanks Jeff! Would really like to see a video on the correct form for recognizing and engaging lats - especially when attempting a pull-up or lat-bar pulldown - and how to make sure the biceps are not the main muscles being used.

  • @optimumperformance
    @optimumperformance 8 лет назад

    First assess if you need more thoracic extension or rotation. Do not attempt to increase extension if you already are in fixed extension (flat thoracic spine). Another note, don't use a foam roller for thoracic extension mobilization, rather use a pool noodle. The foam roller is too large and you want to focus on more segmental mobilization.

  • @zenquest2900
    @zenquest2900 8 лет назад

    Great tip about stretching the lats

  • @JAShalvey
    @JAShalvey 8 лет назад

    The elbows on the bench seems to be replicating what a nice Nautilus Pullover does on every rep. Nice to offer an alternative for those without access. It also reminded me of an effective pre-exhaustion technique for the lats: After placing the elbows into the position that you have demonstrated, back off from a full stretch by about 10-15 degrees ROM. Then begin by performing a 10 seconds gentle isometric contraction, then ramp it up to full contraction for about 60 seconds total. Then, while the lats are still screaming, do a lat pulldown or torso-arm pulldown to exhaustion. Because of the inherent nature of losing your grip strength (weakest muscle being used on the pulldown) while performing pulldowns to failure, the pre-exhaustion to the lats only that occurs with the elbow/bench isometric press (forearms and biceps are resting during this pre-exhaustion exercise) allows the forearms and biceps to temporarily become stronger than the lats. This means that in a maximum effort, the forearms and biceps will outlast the lats, thus making deeper inroads towards lat development!
    If you have a lat bar in your gym Jeff, maybe you could demonstrate this for your viewers emphasizing a transition of < 3 seconds since a muscle recovers up to 50% of its original strength in 3 seconds, which would make the lats the strongest link once again, which defeats the purpose.

  • @sigepcane
    @sigepcane 8 лет назад

    Another key point to remember when using the foam roller for thoracic extension is not allowing your lumbar spine to arch.

  • @tonyferber3252
    @tonyferber3252 7 лет назад +2

    I'm not so sure about the second half of these exercises, specifically the second part of the second-half when flexing the lower lumbar.
    That's an unnatural position for the spine to experience and is likely going to cause pain over time if repeated enough, although it may feel good at the time.
    "Isolating and exercising the lower back muscles while performing therapeutic, back isolation, progressive resistance exercises actually amplifies back pain. To reduce pain, rotational torso motion must originate from the hips and shoulders and not come about through rotation and flexion of the spinal column."
    -Stuart McGill
    Back Mechanic

    • @fbeast1995
      @fbeast1995 5 лет назад

      lumbar flexion is not bad for u unless you have a disc injury.

  • @rac94
    @rac94 8 лет назад

    thanks coach you've taught me so much and helped me reach heights i never thought i could!

  • @zazen69
    @zazen69 8 лет назад

    More high quality advice from Jeff. Keep it coming!

  • @bruthafromanothamutha7372
    @bruthafromanothamutha7372 8 лет назад

    great video, thanks for this! i am one of those who can only get to 165 degrees or so (cover my ear and then i start having to hyper extend my lumbar spine to get the bar over my foot) and I have been doing shoulder dis-locators religiously for a few weeks with no improvement. looking forward to giving this a try, all this time i was sure it was poor shoulder mobility but maybe it is yet another area where my mobility sucks.

  • @MDPersonalFitness
    @MDPersonalFitness 8 лет назад +12

    Great video again Jeff! Thank you !
    Could you maybe do a video like "One day in the life of Jeff Cavaliere" ? Would be pretty interesting how a day would look like behind the scenes! Maybe when you are training someone or doing a video, doing your own workout etc. .
    I guess many people may be interested in a video like this.
    Anyway, keep on your great work with providing many many people with fantastic videos!
    Greetings
    MD-PersonalFitness

  • @ThatMans-anAnimal
    @ThatMans-anAnimal 6 лет назад +3

    "That's exactly the opposite of what we need. We need to go backwards." - Jeff Cavalier, 2016

  • @HugDealer
    @HugDealer 8 лет назад

    How about gymnastics / yoga poses such as wheel pose? I know that stretches mostly the lumbar spine, but also the thoracic spine. Are poses such as wheel dangerous, in adult life, for those that have very high mobility (for instance former gymnasts)?

  • @briankinyanjui2630
    @briankinyanjui2630 8 лет назад +14

    Hey Jeff thanks for the advice you give us on your channel. It is really helpful. Could you do a video on a video on AB workouts for people with back injuries e.g Herniated disk injuries?

  • @chwwd
    @chwwd 8 лет назад

    Great thing for your core, it's very relieving...

  • @jeffevans3521
    @jeffevans3521 8 лет назад

    Enjoyed the vid and all other like it. When I was younger, I never did any of that stuff. Now, I am forced to do it and feel better because of it. Thanx!

  •  8 лет назад

    Fantastic video, Jeff. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Consistently affecting all of our lives in a positive way.

  • @berzerklikeyou4504
    @berzerklikeyou4504 8 лет назад +323

    Do a face reveal at 2milion subs.

    • @Ishan-le6wz
      @Ishan-le6wz 8 лет назад +4

      OK

    • @berzerklikeyou4504
      @berzerklikeyou4504 8 лет назад

      Thank you..

    • @BlakeTedKord
      @BlakeTedKord 8 лет назад +5

      Face reveal...is this something dirty?

    • @JustSujC
      @JustSujC 7 лет назад +12

      It's a twitch.tv reference where some popular streamers who have never revealed their face. The joke is that you can obviously see Jeff so it's the irony of the whole statement of "Do a face reveal"

    • @luukcarspotting6699
      @luukcarspotting6699 6 лет назад +2

      Derptrollz no shit sherlock

  • @jonathanpeel381
    @jonathanpeel381 8 лет назад

    thanks for this video i've had some issues with my thoracic spine your video was helpful

  • @TheStemcellblogger
    @TheStemcellblogger 2 года назад

    Your videos are amazing! I use them to blast through a 400 pound benchpress plateau when my shoulders started to feel weak and quick. What can you suggest for an 80-year-old female with psoriasis pain that causes spasming and difficulty breathing and severe pain? She’s had multiple nerve ablation’s and that has not worked. Thanks so much and keep on doing what you do so well!

  • @Bboreal88
    @Bboreal88 8 лет назад +18

    Jeff, make a video about full body streach!

  • @Teamshmo
    @Teamshmo 8 лет назад

    I do the first one a lot, but I like the hand position you said. I usually put them behind my head because I feel a lot of stress on my neck. I also like the second lat and thoracic stretch, I will try that today.

  • @georgee1405
    @georgee1405 8 лет назад

    nice stretch with the bench!!

  • @Swatinem
    @Swatinem 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the tips on using the foam roller.
    What I would really be interested in when it comes to the spine is specific excercises to overcome a light scoliosis.

  • @Coach.Basith
    @Coach.Basith 4 года назад

    Man this worked like magic for me !!thank you jeff ! ❤️

  • @Betruet
    @Betruet 8 лет назад

    Hi Jeff I really appreciate these videos. Much respect

  • @nikitaw1982
    @nikitaw1982 7 лет назад

    i did hedge trimming for months and focused on shoulder strength to increase stamina. As soon as i started stretching lats i went from fatigueing in 5 minutes to being able to charge through a full day.

  • @knownoboundaries___
    @knownoboundaries___ 7 лет назад

    NASMs SMR Thoracic Spine, is directly opposite of what you're saying haha. But your teachings, especially on stretching, is superior.

  • @lesschoenberger3070
    @lesschoenberger3070 4 года назад

    I just had a PT show me to roll on the roller with my hands clasped behind my head but keep my elbows together; I told him I saw a video where a guy "hugged" himself with his arms across his chest but he told me to do it his way. Now I see this way and it seems like what I was told was wrong?!
    Problem for us who are seeking help is we could go to 15 different places and get told 15 different ways to do things, in hopes that we find someone who tells us the right way! I am going to try it this way and see how I feel.

  • @tommyzhang4984
    @tommyzhang4984 8 лет назад

    wow i was just look up thorasic spine mobility when this vid pops up, thanks jeff!

  • @theresasmith343
    @theresasmith343 8 лет назад

    This is great Jeff.

  • @nocount1
    @nocount1 8 лет назад

    Yes I have been using the roller incorrectly--- Thanks!

  • @LargeDude2023
    @LargeDude2023 8 лет назад

    Would love to see a video on strengthening wrist mobility for doing things like bridges.

    • @iz5917
      @iz5917 8 лет назад

      he has one on the channel somewhere

    • @LargeDude2023
      @LargeDude2023 8 лет назад

      Isaac Omlor yeah I found something thanks

  • @rsk771
    @rsk771 8 лет назад

    Yey!
    I've did it right all the time with the Foamroller, without understanding exactly what I did (this), except that it felt really good for my spine.

  • @tonyrock7165
    @tonyrock7165 8 лет назад

    Nice work Jeff! If you get a chance, I'd like to see how to strengthen and/or condition peroneal tendonitis. I know you had the dorsiflexion video but would like to see how to improve the ankle strength with the peroneus longus. Thanks Jeff

  • @danep9365
    @danep9365 7 лет назад

    I have had physiotherapy before now and been shown how to use the foam roller for tensions in the back caused by a dislodged rib from the sternum.
    I just watched this video and it showed a quite different technique As soon as I lowered my pelvis and rolled over the top of my back with arms up like shown in this video I seem to have dislodged something on the other side now too!!!! and am now in a LOT of pain.. I would not recommend trying any of these foam roller exercises unless shown by an actual physician especially if you are aware of an actual problem you are trying to solve. It is a risky business.
    I have had a problem with a dislodged rib ever since a rugby accident 7 years ago. It has never got better and I don't know if it ever will. I would not recommend trying this for yourself from just by watching a video. It is so easy to do more damage than good if you get the slightest movement wrong.

  • @stevehendro3528
    @stevehendro3528 8 лет назад

    hey Jeff thanks a lot for this video. I've had a foam roller for a bit and never was sure if I was rollin right! could you possibly due a couple more videos relating to mobility? cheers mate and thanks again

  • @Joseph1NJ
    @Joseph1NJ 8 лет назад +1

    Another good practice for rolling the upper back, is to place your hands on your ears, and bring your elbows together so they touch.

  • @pistol975
    @pistol975 8 лет назад

    Thanks again coach, looking forward to trying this one!

  • @SuperSly32
    @SuperSly32 8 лет назад

    Great video I just tried it and my bum shoulder feels pretty good.

  • @iDeondrae
    @iDeondrae 8 лет назад

    Please upload a video on Hack Squats. Proper form, back placement and effectiveness for QUADS compared to other squats as I feel it isolates my Quads a lot more than other squats

  • @katerinajurkoshek9854
    @katerinajurkoshek9854 6 лет назад +1

    Hey Jeff! Can you post a video on how to correct thoracic flattening? Thank you!

  • @_JaySho
    @_JaySho 8 лет назад

    Your videos are amazing!

  • @miriamfiorenza7468
    @miriamfiorenza7468 5 лет назад

    Awesome I will try that technique with the foam roller!

  • @vasiliexarhos7947
    @vasiliexarhos7947 8 лет назад

    Great stuff Geoff, keep it up. if you could do something on uneven shoulder muscle growth as my right front delt is much stronger (and bigger) then my left

  • @KnuckleHead1983
    @KnuckleHead1983 7 лет назад +2

    is this a good exercise for severe thoracic degenerative disc disease?👀

  • @brienscotto
    @brienscotto 3 года назад

    Excellent! Thank you Jeff!!

  • @whipivy
    @whipivy 3 года назад

    Expelling all the air from the lungs I think is very important in these techniques especially with the roller, but it's difficult because you need to do it in a way where you maximize stretch on the abs. I suspect that a person who is not kyphotic will not feel this no matter how deep they breath out.

  • @wolfanderson9318
    @wolfanderson9318 8 лет назад

    Would you mind doing a full body mobility training video?

  • @MrMingyau
    @MrMingyau 8 лет назад

    great video!! my posture is not very good after 28 years of dentistry! i practice yoga daily and that is whats keeping me from worstening. there are a lot of postures that i cannot do because i cannot fully raise my hands 180 degrees over my head. i'm about 15 degrees shy. how do we know what is shoulder and what is thoracic restrictions? i know can see i have some forward head posture and thoracic issues. tight lats and pecs as you mentioned in your other videos. thanks.