jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com The Best Jiu-Jitsu Search Engine in the World Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:40:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://www.jitseasy.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-jits-logo-100x100.png jitseasy https://www.jitseasy.com 32 32 143216789 Tight Back and Shoulders? Try This One Movement! https://www.jitseasy.com/tight-back-and-shoulders-try-this-one-movement/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:40:40 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/tight-back-and-shoulders-try-this-one-movement/ Here is one of my favorite shoulder and spine mobility movements which is great for someone that wants to move better for Jiu-Jitsu or just get more movement if you sit all day. 2 sets of 5-10 reps. ————————————– Get my free e-books: https://www.thejiujitsutherapist.com/e-books If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment […]

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Here is one of my favorite shoulder and spine mobility movements which is great for someone that wants to move better for Jiu-Jitsu or just get more movement if you sit all day.

2 sets of 5-10 reps.

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]]> 249346 How To Fix A Stiff Mid Back (Part 1) – Thoracic Extension Over Foam Roller #shorts https://www.jitseasy.com/how-to-fix-a-stiff-mid-back-part-1-thoracic-extension-over-foam-roller-shorts/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:21:29 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/how-to-fix-a-stiff-mid-back-part-1-thoracic-extension-over-foam-roller-shorts/ Thoracic Extension Over A Foam Roller – this exercise is great for opening up a stiff mid back. 2 sets of 5 repetitions Please use the code “JITSEASY10” for all your DVD & Digital Download orders at Digitsu bit.ly/2S9kMg4 to get 10% off (and help my channel out)! Thanks for the support 🙏 Join our […]

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Thoracic Extension Over A Foam Roller – this exercise is great for opening up a stiff mid back.

2 sets of 5 repetitions

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]]> 227550 Isolate The Thoracic Spine To Build A Healthier Back https://www.jitseasy.com/isolate-the-thoracic-spine-to-build-a-healthier-back/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:30:04 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/isolate-the-thoracic-spine-to-build-a-healthier-back/ Thoracic spine mobility is vital to the health of the spine including the segments above and below this area. Each segment of the spine must move appropriately to ensure that you maintain proper mobility and health in the back. This series of movements are great in isolating the thoracic spine (mid back) which has a […]

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Thoracic spine mobility is vital to the health of the spine including the segments above and below this area.

Each segment of the spine must move appropriately to ensure that you maintain proper mobility and health in the back.

This series of movements are great in isolating the thoracic spine (mid back) which has a tendency to have tightness and mobility deficits and can put a stress on other segments of the spine and also can hinder shoulder function.

Check out the video and post any questions you have below!

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]]> 211384 Quickly Fix Back Stiffness (While Improving Your Body Lock) https://www.jitseasy.com/quickly-fix-back-stiffness-while-improving-your-body-lock/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:30:01 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/quickly-fix-back-stiffness-while-improving-your-body-lock/ With the simple addition of a medicine ball, I was able to use the Thoracic CARs exercise to improve range of motion, decrease stiffness, and also increase squeeze/tension which significantly increases not only the difficulty of the exercises, but really provides a deliberate muscle activation while increasing time under tension. This is such a useful […]

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With the simple addition of a medicine ball, I was able to use the Thoracic CARs exercise to improve range of motion, decrease stiffness, and also increase squeeze/tension which significantly increases not only the difficulty of the exercises, but really provides a deliberate muscle activation while increasing time under tension.

This is such a useful technique for grapplers who want to work on improving their “squeeze” while putting the torso in different positions.

I use this with athletes who are not only recovering from a rib injury, but also with those that want to improve mobility and squeeze strength.

Thoracic CARs video: https://youtu.be/1M5GxwuHmcs

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]]> 206839 Open Book Stretch (Improve Rotation After A Rib Injury) https://www.jitseasy.com/open-book-stretch-improve-rotation-after-a-rib-injury/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:35:49 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/open-book-stretch-improve-rotation-after-a-rib-injury/ The Open Book Stretch has a bunch of benefit and some excellent variability in how it can be performed. This specific technique will force an increased time under tension to engage the muscles and will limit compensation to focus on trunk rotation. This is great for stiffness, tightness, great for recovery from a rib injury, […]

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The Open Book Stretch has a bunch of benefit and some excellent variability in how it can be performed.

This specific technique will force an increased time under tension to engage the muscles and will limit compensation to focus on trunk rotation.

This is great for stiffness, tightness, great for recovery from a rib injury, and will help improve range of motion.

Complete 5 repetitions per side.

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]]> 239332 1 Minute Mobility – Thoracic CARs https://www.jitseasy.com/1-minute-mobility-thoracic-cars/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/1-minute-mobility-thoracic-cars/ Thoracic CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations) are joint circles used to improve the capacity that your spine can move in. This technique can help in reducing stiffness and pain, while improving range of motion in the mid back. Also great as a warm up. Complete 5 repetitions per side. ———————————————— ***Check out my hip course and […]

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Thoracic CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations) are joint circles used to improve the capacity that your spine can move in. This technique can help in reducing stiffness and pain, while improving range of motion in the mid back.

Also great as a warm up.

Complete 5 repetitions per side.

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]]> 219504 Unlock Your Stiff Mid Back After BJJ Training https://www.jitseasy.com/unlock-your-stiff-mid-back-after-bjj-training/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:00:18 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/unlock-your-stiff-mid-back-after-bjj-training/ Stiffness and tightness in the mid back (Thoracic spine) is a common issue due to the positions of Jiu-Jitsu as well as every day life that includes extensive sitting among other activities that forces our spine to round. This can lead to a rounded posture, decreased mobility, and general stiffness in the mid back which […]

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Stiffness and tightness in the mid back (Thoracic spine) is a common issue due to the positions of Jiu-Jitsu as well as every day life that includes extensive sitting among other activities that forces our spine to round.

This can lead to a rounded posture, decreased mobility, and general stiffness in the mid back which can impact neck, shoulder, and low back function.

In this quick series, I show you exercises that I focused on after I experienced tightness in the mid back after BJJ class.

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]]> 209504 Get A Stretch From The Shoulders To The Hips With This Mobility Sequence https://www.jitseasy.com/get-a-stretch-from-the-shoulders-to-the-hips-with-this-mobility-sequence/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:00:05 +0000 https://www.jitseasy.com/get-a-stretch-from-the-shoulders-to-the-hips-with-this-mobility-sequence/ In this video I show a useful combined movement that incorporates the shoulders, mid and low back, and inner thigh areas to actively warm up prior to activity such as Jiu-Jitsu. The “Prayer Stretch” position in a wide knee position will address the shoulders, mid-low back, and inner hips. Followed by a reach through with […]

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In this video I show a useful combined movement that incorporates the shoulders, mid and low back, and inner thigh areas to actively warm up prior to activity such as Jiu-Jitsu.

The “Prayer Stretch” position in a wide knee position will address the shoulders, mid-low back, and inner hips.

Followed by a reach through with focuses on the back of the shoulder (posterior capsule stretch) and a mid to low back (thoracic and lumbar spine) rotation stretch.

The gentle overpressure with the other hand provides a more significant stretch. This is a useful and effective technique that I have used to warm up and get my body ready for activity.

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