People misunderstand "good form." It has nothing to do with how an exercise looks. Instead, it's about proper firing sequence. The prime mover and stabilizing muscles have to fire sequentially, regardless of what the movement looks like.
If a muscle isn't firing properly in a coordinated fashion, another muscle will pick up the slack... and that's where the real problems start. For instance, most people think they have tight hips when it's really their hips compensating for a weak or unresponsive core.
Quite simply, when the core can't provide a stable anchor point, you'll move stiffly and weakly and increase your chances for injury.
However, this one simple drill can activate your core like nothing else and dramatically change your workouts. You'll be shocked at how strong and mobile your hips feel after doing this. And all you need is a broomstick or wooden dowel.
Here's what you need to do:
This drill will make sure your core and hips are firing in a coordinated fashion and dynamically change whatever lower body exercise you do afterwards. Remember, fix the core and the hips will be free.
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