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Author: Sean Cochran

Functional Anatomy of the Hip Complex

by Sean Cochran

The Hip Complex is an oft discussed anatomical area of the kinetic chain when discussing performance training. I recall sitting on a discussion board with Mark Verstegan of Athlete’s Performance a few years ago and question came from the audience on the importance of the hips relative to performance training. Mark began answering the question by stating the hip joint within the kinetic chain consists of over 20 muscular attachments. Just recognizing this statement in of itself points to the importance...

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Flat Bench Hip Extension Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

The ability to perform hip extension properly with glute activation is imperative in efficient movement patterns. It is very common for the recreational to elite level athlete to have poor hip hinge mechanics and glute activation. In order to perform efficient movement and athletic patterns glute activation and hip extension are necessary. Improves Your: Hip Extension & Glute Activation Target Area: Glutes & Hips Why It’s Important: The glutes are a major driver of locomotion, rotational movement patterns, and stabilization of the kinetic...

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Golf Fitness and Mobility Requirements of the Golf Swing

by Sean Cochran

The phrases “flexibility”, “range of motion”, and “rotation” coincide with execution of the golf swing. In general these terms refer to physical requirements required to perform the athletic actions associated with the golf swing. The amateur player quite often refers to needing to be flexible (or lack thereof when unable to execute the golf swing) to position the body correctly at address, create rotation around a fixed spine angle, make a full shoulder turn, etc. The reality is the body requires...

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Hip Mobility and Core Stability for the Golf Swing

by Sean Cochran

“The Hips and Core are major components on the physical side of the equation of the golf swing. Developing the required levels of joint mobility and stabilization strength are integral for the golfer to execute a proficient golf swing. Limitations in either of these physical components can easily impede one’s ability execute a competent golf swing.” – Sports Performance Coach Sean Cochran Q: Sean, in your opening statement you stated the importance of the hips and core relative to the golf...

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Openers Thoracic Spine Mobility Sports Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

Upper body and thoracic spine mobility are key components of executing the majority of upper body rotational movements in sport today. The thoracic spine is a section of the spine located between the shoulder blades of the upper. The T-Spine (thoracic spine) is a mobile section of the spine allowing for rotary actions of the upper body to occur. Improves Your: Upper body mobility Target Area: Thoracic Spine Why It's Important: Execution of the overhand throwing and swinging where rotation occurs around an...

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