Stretching Your Boundaries: Flexibility Training for Extreme Calisthenic Strength

Stretching to increase your range of motion is simple in theory, but it is not easy in practice. It requires concentration, patience and strength. Additionally, not every stretch is appropriate for every individual.

Any sort of disciplined practice offers the opportunity for personal development.

From the very first slap laid upon the baby’s backside by the doctor, the soft, supple, spiritual conduit we call “body” begins taking the form of the demands pressed upon it by its Earthly existence. From this point onward, the once unobstructed respiratory wave begins to exhibit defensive, utilitarian and even neurotic restrictions created by and

“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” -Friedrich Nietzsche

Keeping a humble, joyous attitude about your training is the healthiest way to achieve long-term growth. Aggressive goal-setting can actually do more to hurt your practice than help it. Pursuing a goal too hard may cause you to make short-sighted decisions in the moment. This can lead to injuries or other setbacks.

The Noose pose takes the Deep Squat With Internal Shoulder Rotation a bit farther while adding a degree of trunk rotation to the picture. From the previous position, release your hand from behind your hip, instead reaching it around your shin and knee.

the word “academic” means both “pertaining to a college, school or other educational institution” as well as “not practical.” You learn by doing things, not just by studying or analyzing data.

First off, a lack of effort leads to a lack of results.

Though human potential exceeds most people’s expectations, stretching your boundaries takes time and patience.