How do you score on this thoracic spine rotation test?
9 out of 10 fighters can’t adequately twist their torso! They don’t have enough t-spine rotation, especially on the dominant side of their body.
This means they’re limiting the amount of power they can produce in strikes (especially the close-range weapons like elbows and knees), and have an increased risk of lower back pain.
In this episode, I explain how I test thoracic rotation range of motion, both with my face-to-face clients and in my online programs too. So you check to see if this is an area of mobility that you need to work on…
by Don Heatrick
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Don Heatrick is a Level 4 Strength & Conditioning Coach and former pro Muay Thai fighter who helps practitioners turn limited training time into real Muay Thai performance gains.
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