Christine RuffoloDec 28, 20153 min readVectors and VariabilityIf you’re stuck in a movement plateau, changing the direction in which you impart force into a joint will often translate into greater...
Christine RuffoloSep 6, 20152 min readBall and SocketsThe shoulder and hip are ball-and-socket joints. Their usage, however, often gets thrown off by the hinge joints separating the thick...
Christine RuffoloAug 17, 20152 min readHamstrings (Pt. 2) – Controlling Knee FlexionIn part one of this series, we tried to resolve hamstring tightness by adjusting the pelvis and degree of flexion in the hips. The goal...
Christine RuffoloAug 13, 20153 min readHamstrings (Pt 1) – Getting Knee ExtensionChronically tight muscles don’t get resolved from mere stretching. Most often, there’s a positional issue at the attachments keeping the...
Christine RuffoloJul 31, 20153 min readHip Coordination for PowerI was fortunate enough a few weeks back to watch a presentation put on by Jim Ratcliffe. Obsessed with speed and acceleration, he has...
Christine RuffoloJun 15, 20153 min readMastering the 1/2 KneelThe half-kneel is a position built for practicing stability. Sometimes called a 90/90 (because both the front and the hind legs should...
Christine RuffoloMar 26, 20152 min readHip Internal RotationThe hip tightness that plagues all of the human movement goes well beyond the flexors. The rotators deserve just as much credit for...
Christine RuffoloFeb 8, 20152 min readHips Updated – RotationsI love the 90/90 position. What makes is to great is that the front leg is flexed and externally rotated, while the back is internally...