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24 Mar Wall Angles Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercise

Posted at 19:27h in Mobility and Flexibility Exercises by Sean Cochran
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Mobility within the kinetic chain allows the athlete to perform athletic activities efficiently and with optimal levels of speed and power. Limitations in the mobility parameters of the kinetic chain can adversely affect the athlete, place undo levels of stress on the body, increase the potential for injury, and reduce performance. Improves Your: Thoracic Spine Mobility Target Area: Thoracic Spine Why It's Important: The thoracic spine is a section of the spine located between the shoulder blades. This segment of the spine is...

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24 Mar Kneeling Hip Flexor Dynamic Flexibility Exercise

Posted at 18:51h in Mobility and Flexibility Exercises by Sean Cochran
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Soft tissue extensibility, joint range of motion, and muscular activation are three very important components in the execution of athletic activities. Optimal levels of soft tissue extensibility and joint range of motion allow for the required levels of mobility for sports performance activities. Muscular activation assists with the kinetic chain in executing the proper firing sequences for efficient movement patterns. A comprehensive strength and conditioning program will have modalities focused on developing these physical parameters within the human body. Why It's...

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09 Mar Golf Digest – November 2014

Posted at 20:33h in Media by Sean Cochran
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Phil Mickelson is putting in lots of time in the gym this offseason by Tim Rosaforte "He looks more athletic. He's standing taller, carrying himself better," Cochran said. "If I was a betting man, I'd say he'll come out hot in 2015." - Sean Cochran   Read More...

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01 Mar Strength and Conditioning Programs for the Sport of Golf

Posted at 17:11h in Training Articles by Sean Cochran
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Execution of a proficient golf swing requires the development of certain physical parameters within the kinetic chain. This allows the golfer athlete to maintain the required postural positions associated with the golf swing, execute the athletic actions of the swing in the correct order with timing, and generate speed into the impact position. A key component of the development of strength and conditioning programs for the golfer athlete is the principle of cross-specificity. Cross-Specificity Training The concept of cross-specificity training is not...

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27 Feb IT Band Foam Roll Performance Exercise

Posted at 21:16h in Mobility and Flexibility Exercises by Sean Cochran
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Soft tissue extensibility is a key component of proper kinetic chain functioning. Professional, amateur, and recreational athlete's require certain levels of joint mobility and soft tissue extensibility in order to perform athletic actions efficiently in their chosen sport. One component in the maintenance and development of soft tissue extensibility is self myofascial release techniques. This type of modality utilizes a foam roller, stick, or massage ball during the execution of these exercise types. These types of modalities address two components within...

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