Dean
Level 5 Valued Member
Hi everyone,
A common error with the swing is to lean back or 'crunch' the lower back, usually in an (sometimes inadvertent) attempt to ensure that the kb reaches a certain height - such as chest level.
I suspect that this may particularly be the case when one is 'desk bound' and has a case of anterior pelvic tilt (as I do).
What I have found in my case is that (based on a tip from Zack Henderson) focusing on getting the kb to a lesser height - such as the stomach - seems to avoid this problem. Previously I experienced some tightness in my lower back after a set of swings, but now that no longer seems to be an issue.
My question is whether a lower swing height will, in any significant way, diminish the effectiveness of this exercise. In other words - does one need to ensure that the kb reaches a certain height in order to maximise the benefit of the swing?
A common error with the swing is to lean back or 'crunch' the lower back, usually in an (sometimes inadvertent) attempt to ensure that the kb reaches a certain height - such as chest level.
I suspect that this may particularly be the case when one is 'desk bound' and has a case of anterior pelvic tilt (as I do).
What I have found in my case is that (based on a tip from Zack Henderson) focusing on getting the kb to a lesser height - such as the stomach - seems to avoid this problem. Previously I experienced some tightness in my lower back after a set of swings, but now that no longer seems to be an issue.
My question is whether a lower swing height will, in any significant way, diminish the effectiveness of this exercise. In other words - does one need to ensure that the kb reaches a certain height in order to maximise the benefit of the swing?