Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
The front rack position can be very challenging for people to get in to comfortably. Maybe they have tight wrists, maybe the shoulders are tight, maybe they just haven't spent much time in this position.
Regardless, it's a position many people do mobility and stretching work in order to achieve.
One of the components I think is overlooked is the sequencing or coordination of relaxing certain muscles while driving with others to get the shoulder joint, scapula, and thoracic spine to move the way you want to in order to get into a good front rack position.
Frequently people will focus on using aggressive stretching to try and force themselves into this position, like the prayer stretch (which I use here, here, and here). I use this stretch frequently, but there's something important to say about the technique I show in this video as it's more about learning how to relax during this movement and then coupling that with active creation of the position (instead of trying to stretch things to a longer length, if that's even really possible). Not everything responds to blunt force.
Lots of people have wrist complaints in a front rack, especially if they are new to it. Usually the wrist doesn't need to be stretched more than it already is during a front rack. Instead, the shoulders, scapulae, and thoracic spine need to do a better job so the wrist doesn't end up carrying all the weight.
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This is the link to the tools I used :
Resistance Band:
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Lacrosse massage ball:
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Massage Spikey ball:
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Peanut massage Roller:
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Yoga Mat:
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Camera Equipement Used:
Sony A7Rii
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Slider
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Tripod:
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All content and media on Activ Chiropracitc youtube channel is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.
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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call the emergency services immediately. If you choose to rely on any information provided by Activ Chiropracitc, you do so solely at your own risk.
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TAGS:
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
The front rack position can be very challenging for people to get in to comfortably. Maybe they have tight wrists, maybe the shoulders are tight, maybe they just haven't spent much time in this position.
Regardless, it's a position many people do mobility and stretching work in order to achieve.
One of the components I think is overlooked is the sequencing or coordination of relaxing certain muscles while driving with others to get the shoulder joint, scapula, and thoracic spine to move the way you want to in order to get into a good front rack position.
Frequently people will focus on using aggressive stretching to try and force themselves into this position, like the prayer stretch (which I use here, here, and here). I use this stretch frequently, but there's something important to say about the technique I show in this video as it's more about learning how to relax during this movement and then coupling that with active creation of the position (instead of trying to stretch things to a longer length, if that's even really possible). Not everything responds to blunt force.
Lots of people have wrist complaints in a front rack, especially if they are new to it. Usually the wrist doesn't need to be stretched more than it already is during a front rack. Instead, the shoulders, scapulae, and thoracic spine need to do a better job so the wrist doesn't end up carrying all the weight.
For more content:
Join the Facebook VIP GROUP ask questions there:
facebook.com/groups/activhealthvip
Facebook: facebook.com/activchiropractic
Instagram account: instagram.com/activchiro
This is the link to the tools I used :
Resistance Band:
bit.ly/2UAstNi
Lacrosse massage ball:
bit.ly/2LAxVg1
Massage Spikey ball:
bit.ly/2QUs0IO
Peanut massage Roller:
bit.ly/2VrgWBq
Yoga Mat:
bit.ly/2C4bxau
Camera Equipement Used:
Sony A7Rii
amzn.to/2gOP3OM
Slider
amzn.to/2gYid1N
Tripod:
amzn.to/2gOPM2s
DISCLAIMER:
All content and media on Activ Chiropracitc youtube channel is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.
Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the nearest hospital emergency department, or call the emergency services immediately. If you choose to rely on any information provided by Activ Chiropracitc, you do so solely at your own risk.
External (outbound) links to other websites or educational material (e.g. pdf’s etc…) that are not explicitly created by Activ Chiropracitc are followed at your own risk. Under no circumstances is Activ Chiropracitc responsible for the claims of third party websites or educational providers.
TAGS:
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
Front Squat More With This Easy Fix | Front Rack Mobility
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
shoulders , front rack ,olympic lifting ,weightlifting , chiropractic , wrist mobility , front rack , clean and jerk , cleans , crossfit , crossfit games
