Have you ever noticed that sometimes you just want to stretch this way or that way? A very specific pull here or there? Or turn your neck, twist your back or raise your arms overhead because it just feels good? "Not quite like 'this,' but definitely like 'this'"? There's not really a reason or rationale for your actions, it just seems like that's what you're supposed to do, right?

The hip hinge is crucial for all athletic endeavors. It not only reduces your risk of injury, but also provides you with a more stable core, allowing you to more effectively generate force. Practice this position daily and gain better awareness of a proper hinge at the hips central stability. 

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Today we're going to explore stability of the neck and upper back coupled with basic rotation of the cervical spine. When we're not able to properly stabilize the cervical spine during movement, we are very susceptible to injury. How does YOUR neck feel as you progress through these movements?