Do you have hyperextend elbows? Try this plank exercise!
(PS. Dr. Mike always has the most interesting examples … 😳🤣)
Do your joints hyperextend? Do your elbows or knees extend beyond being straight? … Not sure? then take video of yo self! What do you see? 👀
Not only does it look, well, not the most athletic when your elbows bend inward & out of their natural range of motion — it’s not good for your elbows! So let’s fix this and prevent chronic pain‼️
But first, you need to understand why hyperextension occurs. When your elbows go inward while in a plank position, then that means that you’re biomechanically weaker and less stable in certain regions of the body.
Now what⁉️
If this is you, take the time to make a conscious effort in using your muscles to keep your arms from hyperextending - especially when you perform movements like planks or handstands. Remember it’s aaaall about INTENTION within movement. So keep that in mind next time you find yourself working out.
PS. Don’t feel discouraged, we can help you! You just gotta take the time, increase your body awareness, understand your limitation, and work on improving that range of motion. You got this! 🙌
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