In this intro video I wanted to go a few joint positions for the Hips, Shoulders, and Knees.

Now when it comes to the Hips and Shoulders - these joints can move into various different positions, including Flexion, Extension, Internal Rotation, External Rotation, Abduction, and Adduction.

The knee can go into Internal Rotation, External Rotation, Flexion, and Extension.

For the Hips and the Shoulders, the positions that people have the greatest limitation in regarding both range of motion and mind-body connection will be Internal and External rotation. For a lot of people they’re not even sure what Internal and External rotation even looks like either. So in this video I really breakdown what Internal and External rotation looks like and how we can initiate them without compensating at the Scapula. This is a mostly educational video, but you can absolutely do the movements with us during the class if you like. Getting familiar with those positions will be helpful once you go into the actual classes later on!

I also threw in Hip/Shoulder Flexion and Extension demonstrations in this class just to touch on it quickly.

Lastly, we covered Knee Internal and External rotation. Out of all the joints, except maybe the toes, initiating Knee rotation is the hardest for people. For some people it may feel like they can rotate their knee at all, but I assure you, with lots of practice and repetition, you will at least be able to get some motion over time. This is largely due to a lack of mind-body connection to the knee while rotating, which only will improve as we spend more time trying to rotate the knee - which can be very frustrating in the beginning for some people. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Stick with it and it will absolutely get better over time.

Something you’ll also hear me talk about lot throughout the entire membership is how important Rotation is for our joints. For the Hips/Shoulders/Knees, and other joints like the ankles, wrists, elbows - Rotation is the fundamental motion of these joints. Which means, the better rotational mobility you have over these joints, the better global mobility you will have.

So rotation is very important for the health and mobility of these specific joints. Ironically, rotation is the area where people have the greatest limitations in. Why? Because modern humans have adapted to a more sedentary lifestyle that does not explore various ranges of motion like we once did, AND the exercise most prioritize (like conventional strength training) will predominantly focus on linear exercises, which leaves people will limitations in their rotation.

This video will also make more sense as you take the next two introductory videos and you’re doing some rotational movements like CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations).

I hope this was helpful!