#formcheckfriday

Consider the condition of the bones, joints and muscles of the jumper. Typically, athletic shoes (with the exception of minimalist-type shoes) are designed to support the arch of the foot and cushion the heel for increased comfort during activity. Wearing athletic shoes can weaken the smaller, accessory muscles of the foot as they are not as heavily relied upon for support. Furthermore, the increased heal height, caused by the added cushioning in the heal, tilts the foot slightly forward (plantar flexion) which can shorten the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles over time. #barefoot #mastertrainer #ebfa #personaltrainer @fitnessbyrajiv @instagram #rehabspecialist #functionaltraining #instadaily #formcheckfriday (at Juhu Beach)

Happy #formcheckfriday!! I'm hitting back & bi's today and I'm really happy with the improvement in my form week over week so I'm sharing with you all! 😃 Outside of some minor tweaks I'm about where I want to be form wise before really pushing heavy weight. 💪💪 I've been doing a lot of drills (see video) breaking down the first 1-2 reps and focusing on starting off the lift correctly. . . Deadlift drill: Start at about 65-75% of your max, something you can easily pull so you can focus on putting the weight in your heels and driving up. . Bend at your waist like a lever, grab the bar and bend at the knees. Once you have gripped the bar, lean back into your heels and try to explode up. Do 1 or 2 reps as a set & do several sets to really hone in on your form. . . Have a great weekend, get out and make the most of it!