Technique Tuesday: T-Spine Opener

We know that our thoracic spine serves as kind of the control center for movement and stability in our upper bodies, especially when lifting weight over our heads.

Often, when we run into someone with a lack of T-Spine mobility or stability, we sprint for the lacrosse balls and start rolling around aimlessly. There is a lot of value to breaking down scar tissue and opening the muscles and connective tissues the proper way.

However, we can sometimes overlook how to gain that range of motion in the T-Spine while being able to stay braced and maintaining torque.

This drill is a valuable one to add to your arsenal and will increase your range of motion in the T-Spine in a way that will greatly benefit your overhead lifting. Check it out and give it a shot….

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