You can’t squat well if your hips don’t allow for the proper movement; and daily practice is key. It also helps to explore new positions and find drills your body is still unfamiliar with. This points to an opportunity for improvement. The Progrm recently shared an exercise called straddle ups, meant to help improve hip movement and allow for better squatting. All you need is a thicker plate to sit on and a little bit of patience.

Within The Progrm we introduce Daily Movement Drills over a period of 6-8 weeks. This Daily practice, allows us to progress overtime in a certain aspect of movement, once we have then achieved a certain level it can be easier to maintain. ??? ???? This period the athletes are working on improving hip positioning in the straddle. Good hip movement = good squat mechanics ??. ??? ???? #Repost @siljemilie ??? Exploring different movements and challenging your body in new (and somewhat awkward) positions is a huge part of the game????? Loving the daily movement drills from @theprogrm ?? 3×10 reps straddle ups. #Movement #Gymnastics #TheProgrm ??? ???? • • • If you’re interested in The Progrm we now offer a 7 day free trial. More info on our website: theprogrm.com #europeiscoming

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