Not ALL Shapes Are For All Bodies
Why the one size fits all approach to poses and setups is trash
One of the biggest issues I see when people do anything, is this adherence to shapes and forms. From Yoga to Strength training, we get locked into these “ideal shapes” for movement. In some circumstances this is important for efficiency. If you’re a competitive lifter, sprinter, etc, then maybe you need to move a certain way for optimal outcome. However, not every body structure is the same and so mechanics change slightly according to the specific body for optimal outcomes.
When it comes to mobility training, many people will simply resort to what they know. They think of setups as these written in stone proclamations sent down from the heavens, when in reality, a setup is uniquely specific to the outcome we want.
One example of this is the utilization of the 90/90 position. Not everyone can sit comfortably in that position. Not only that, some people may have sensitivities due to the limitations and restrictions of their body.
Knowing how to make adjustments or find alternative setups to address tissue is the difference between an average coach and a great coach. Being able to see a joint in 3 dimensions as opposed to in this flat, linear plane of existence we have been taught to see our body in, is a game changer.
Check out this video as I break down 3 mistakes people make with 90/90 setup.