Hi guys,

Back this week to discuss something different! In the last few blogs I have posted recipes so thought it was about time I discussed some Training related topics. And one issue in particular sprang to mind… movement! As such I have decided to dedicate the next few blogs (with greater frequency) to going over some of what I see as being important factors in Movement and training.

Now there are a million articles on squatting and chin ups and pressing etc, however, more and more often I see that if I take somebody out of that linear plane of motion they can not live with the challenge??

Now I bet you are thinking I am about to discuss some sexy new exercise….  you’re wrong as my example I will use the X band walk. In my opinion a great way to activate the glutes and an Exercise that is nearly always in a back rehab program which I design……

but….

an exercise which I see butchered time and time again!!!!

The two most common fault as illustrated in the video:

1. Getting the majority of your range in the lower leg. This happens when the individual tries to push the foot out to fast and isn’t using hip abduction (first two reps).
2. Using the standing leg for all your range. This will result in the upper body tipping in the opposite direction (last two reps).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJNvq34NCJ0

In order to get this exercise right get your band set up, sink in to a quarter squat position, brace your abdominal and push from the knee with a little external rotation of the femur (thigh), your foot should land directly underneath the knee, so as you are not a valgus position, and facing straight on as with starting position!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0JfKp2teSM

I didn’t intend for this to be an exercise technique post but needs must I guess. My point still remains the same if you include a certain exercise in your training program then have a reason for its inclusion and if it is there… get it right!!

Mike