Deadlift13
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I want to start S+S but have bad posture and a few niggling pains I have been seeing a physio for. Basically shoulder and low back pain reaulting from bad posture - too much time sitting, tight hip flexors, tight chest, inactive glutes etc. The physio has cleared me to do hinge movements etc as long as I continue to stretch hip flexors, itb, chest and do glute bridges, upper back retractions and 'clams'.
It seems to me that the S+S program fits in well with what I need to do since there is no pressing (physio said none of that at the moment) and since the getup and swing strengthen the muscles I need to develop.
I'm not just going to jump into starting the program I want to take it slowly and make sure I am moving correctly e.g. using glutes instead of lower back when hinging. I just don't know the best way to do this.
Are the hinge practice drills in S+S a good place to start since the physio has cleared me to do these and goblet squats?
I can't reach a bell off the floor and maintain a flat back either so I think I need more flexibility in this area. Is this a case of just keep trying to hinge back lower and lower over time maybe holding the bell at my chest for now, or am I better off dedicating time to stretching hamstrings or possibly both?
Thanks for any advice.
It seems to me that the S+S program fits in well with what I need to do since there is no pressing (physio said none of that at the moment) and since the getup and swing strengthen the muscles I need to develop.
I'm not just going to jump into starting the program I want to take it slowly and make sure I am moving correctly e.g. using glutes instead of lower back when hinging. I just don't know the best way to do this.
Are the hinge practice drills in S+S a good place to start since the physio has cleared me to do these and goblet squats?
I can't reach a bell off the floor and maintain a flat back either so I think I need more flexibility in this area. Is this a case of just keep trying to hinge back lower and lower over time maybe holding the bell at my chest for now, or am I better off dedicating time to stretching hamstrings or possibly both?
Thanks for any advice.