The Upper Trap Mystery II: mini-eBook by Chris Mallac and Ulrik Larsen
Review in detail the anatomy of the Upper Traps, understanding why it may in fact be a poor elevator of the scapula and therefore unlikely to be the problem when you find a client hunching / hitching their shoulders up…
The Upper Trap Mystery I: mini-eBook by Chris Mallac and Ulrik Larsen
Learn all about why Upper Trap is often unfairly given a ' bad rap' - but often is not actually the cause of the problem in clients. Upper Trap dominant is only a symptom, and tells you nothing about why…
Upper Trap / Levator Scap trigger release with KBell
https://vimeo.com/357987451 Expert use of the KBell handle as a perfectly shaped myofascial release tool for Upper Trap and Levator Scapulae - note the different neck movements used for each in the video. Do with care!
Seatbelt Csp (Neck) Side-flexion mobility
Do as a "selfie" to improve safety of the technique; be particularly aware of doing first few reps gently and slowly to allow the fascia to warm-up and not react in sharp pain **
Holding Pattern #5 – Chin Protrusion
HOLDING PATTERN #5: CHIN PROTRUSION Hi again In naming Holding Pattern #5 ("Chin Protrusion" - when the chin juts forward beyond the line of the body, placing stress onto multiple neck structures), I am firstly aware that this topic has…
HOLDING PATTERN #3: ELEVATED SHOULDERS
HOLDING PATTERN #3 ELEVATED SHOULDERS Hi again, Everyone in the fitness industry has been taught to be aware of this Holding Pattern. You don’t meet many trainers who haven’t struggled to teach their clients to keep their shoulders down and away from…
Running Technique Error #2: Hunched Upper Body
HOW'S YOUR RUNNING TECHNIQUE: HUNCHED UPPER BODY? Staying now with our 5 Technique Errors of running that form a part of Rehab Masterclass, let’s tackle the one which perhaps more than any other makes for an aesthetically pleasing, effortless-looking run…
Watch out for: Scapular Muscle Imbalance
CAN YOU SPOT PEC MINOR DOMINANCE IN THE PULL MOVEMENT? Do you know how to spot if Pec Minor is Dominant over Lower Trapezius in the Pull Movement? It's an extremely common cause of neck / upper back / shoulder…