For years, I struggled with pectus excavatum, poor posture, and the frustration of feeling like my body was working against me.What changed everything wasn’t a miracle, it was consistency, smart training, and understanding how the body adapts. Through years of studying muscle hypertrophy, posture correction, and biomechanics, I learned how to build real strength and … Continue reading How I Turned My Weakness into Strength — and Why I’m Offering Free Coaching
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Braced breathing
This technique was shown to me by a physical therapist when I was 13 years old. At that time I lacked the discipline to follow through with the program they set up for me, but I've since revisited some of the techniques and found this one to be very effective at improving the appearance and … Continue reading Braced breathing
Dynamic Stretching before using the Vacuum Bell
If you've read my book you've probably tried out my pre-VB stretching routine designed to temporarily loosen your chest wall to allow for a greater pull on the sternum. The problem with that routine is that it takes a long time to perform. This new routine focuses on dynamic stretching which takes far less time. … Continue reading Dynamic Stretching before using the Vacuum Bell
How anterior pelvic tilt causes the ‘Pot Belly’ and how to fix it
If you have PE then you most probably have a pot belly. It's one of the most common complaints I see about PE, other than the obvious hole in the chest. And although at first glance there doesn't appear to be a connection between the two (after all, how could a hole in the chest … Continue reading How anterior pelvic tilt causes the ‘Pot Belly’ and how to fix it
Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
The short answer is yes - to an extent The longer answer is a bit more complicated. The main way how exercise and stretching effects your sternum is through the ribs. As the ribs get pushed outwards they exert a pulling force in the form of torque on your sternum. Now, torque is angle dependant, … Continue reading Can stretching and exercises fix Pectus Excavatum?
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