YOGA for Bodybuilding/Sculpting your physique

You heard YOGA is not right for Bodybuilders? You heard WRONG. Flexibility, to include joint and tendon strength and mobility are key to preventing injuries and keeping that great form you worked so hard to learn.

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I have seen it time and time again, even experienced it myself leading to a massive lower back injury. Someone spends the time and effort required to master the form for a certain lift. Than they add weight and form goes out the window. Take the squat for example:

o  Proper placement of the barbell
o  Solid stance
o  Leed with the hips and keep proper balance on feet
o  Don't over extend your knees, keepign them in line with your feet
o  Keep your chest high and perform proper depth

The list goes on and on.... These are great tips and pretty easy to follow if you have at least moderate experience performing a proper squat. How come than, as soon as the weight raises above ones "comfort" zone do we have a tendency to lean forward, or lift with our back?

The answers are as numerous as the questions. However, one answer is seldomly discussed. FLEXIBILITY and MOBILITY. Please take a look at a video below by Ben Pakulski and really pay attention to his words of wisdom regarding YOGA and BODYBUILDING.

Ben Pakulski Yoga in Bodybuilding

 

Bottom line up front or BLUF as we say in the Military: This man has decades of experience and several credentials to back it up. Next time someone asks if you want to try out Yoga, maybe you should tell them yes!