How To Increase Thoracic Mobility [5 Best Exercises]

[@nizamina]

impressive.. indeed.
should I attempt this with golfer's elbows?

[@UnityGymOnline]

Hey Nizam Ali … [link to suggested playlist below] Golfers elbow is a tendinopathy issue and therefore, must be treated case-by-case basis depending on the severity of tissue damage. The goal is always to stimulate the damaged tissue enough to remodel, but not too much that you continue/further damage it. We tell our clients that you need to take your elbow to a 4 out of 10 on the discomfort scale for best results.
My advice (if you haven't already) is to check out our Golfers Elbow playlist … definitely watch the first three (3) videos, in order. We have some really great info on tendinopathy rehab and prevention, because all three of us, Rad, Richard and myself (Yani) have suffered golfers elbow at some stage.
Here's a link to the full Golfers Elbow playlist my friend … let us know how you go.
ua-cam.com/play/PLlf1IWJpw_mARsh6AGRGE59vTj0CHDDKt.html

[@nizamina]

@@UnityGymOnline thanks

[@mustafajustin6684]

Instablaster.

[@johnkrazzki6492]

Thoracic mobility drills are so great. I'm still working on achieving proper thoracic rotation and shoulder extension especially in the deep squat, but my general thoracic extension has already improved a lot. I guess I was blocked up for 20 years due to unilateral strength training and biking, sitting a lot etc. This is an awsome rejuvenating feeling, just to be able to move. It also helped with a persistent, debilitating lower back pain. Thanks a lot, also for the no-BS explanations. Especially that you have mentioned that you must go easy on the rotations until you can extend properly. Most fitness-youtubers with a great mobilty just promote perfect-form squatted thoracic rotation exercises even for beginners. Glad that you put this straight.

[@marisajane7229]

I’m so impressed. I really appreciate how much focus you put on the breath and that you actually explained why diaphragmatic breathing is so important during mobilization exercises.

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thank you 🙏 yep it's an overlooked element of training in general really.
Do you do much stretching?

[@engrfka]

Apart from the workouts, the best thing about this fitness channel is that the trainers have believable physiques that we can aspire to achieve, through our busy routines. Plus these trainers are really good teachers. 👍

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thank you so much, that's really nice of you 😃

[@russellthompson6079]

excellent video mate!

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thank you 😃

[@torvaldrunarson4219]

Thanks a lot guys for another clear and precise video :D

[@UnityGymOnline]

You're welcome Al Arch. We appreciate your support!

[@MrNoahDanby]

Awesome

[@UnityGymOnline]

You are Noah!

[@eztvlight1202]

Yay first! Great channel, hope it grows!

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thanks EzTv Light … we appreciate your feedback and support.

[@Kumurajiva]

I started doing these today, they feel great. Thank you.

[@UnityGymOnline]

You're welcome Joseph … thanks for the kind feedback.

[@jozkomrkvicka6877]

Great vid! This should cure hyperkyphosis right?

[@UnityGymOnline]

We couldn't make a claim like that 😁 but this would help

[@Kumurajiva]

These exercises look really amazing,

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thanks Joseph, much appreciated.

[@vickyclissett2790]

This channel is great really informative, my shoulders r rounded forward and tend to get pain what feels like in my traps and the side of my neck at times, I do a lot of hollow movements in training and drive for a living so I really need to start stretching it out

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thanks Vicky, we appreciate your feedback and support. Yes, you're right … you gotta start stretching and opening out your back and shoulders. It's seriously important!!

[@fabiopercio5012]

Interesting as usual 👌 What do you think about inverted hang ?

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thanks Fit Bio … I (Yani) think inverted hanging would be great. I have not tried it much, but I kinda want one of those tables that flip over.

[@miketsak2104]

Full Like!!!!

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thanks Mike!

[@michaeledmunds9531]

Thanks so much for these. However, when I lay back over the large or even the small peanut the back of my head is nowhere near the ground. Is it ok to put a yoga block to rest my head on or should I persevere and support my head with my hands? Thanks again.

[@UnityGymOnline]

If it doesn't cause pain, try without the yoga block :)

[@Kumurajiva]

I’m going to do these every day before weight lifting,

[@UnityGymOnline]

That's great Joseph … you'll benefit big time!

[@JeepGladiatorestAprilJTR]

Great content/info, but you say in point 2, your emphasized order is ext/flex, then side bend/flex, and finally rotation. Then your order of exercises went ext/flex, rotation and then side bend/flex. Is there a reason for this or did I miss something? Thanks.

[@UnityGymOnline]

Both will work juat fine, Yani wasn't reading a script when he recorded this video, that's all

[@richardthomsett2305]

I've only just found your channel and really appreciate the mobility exercises you demonstrate - so much so I've subscribed to your channel!
However may I suggest that you be extra careful with some of the information or terms you use? For a couple of examples: the word is subLUX, not subLAX; and the facet joints are not ribs articulating with discs... These may be minor points and possibly irrelevant for those that don't know much about anatomy, but you do lose some credibility with those viewers that do, when the incorrect terms or info is used.
Nonetheless, I loo forward to improving my mobility with your help!

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thanks for pointing that out Richard. Appreciate your support. Our motto is, don't sweat the small stuff.

[@sergekamga4512]

I struggle. a lot with thoracic mobility and shoulder mobility

[@UnityGymOnline]

I've got a really good follow along routine I posted 3 weeks ago ua-cam.com/video/3e6oKZ7iY_4/v-deo.html

[@AZee-hh4mk]

Regarding the tandem back balls, can you update your link to source those. The video shows 3 different sizes possible, but the link only shows 1 size. I have looked on the internet, and all the balls are the same size namely lacrosse diameter balls, which I think are 2.5". If you buy one set only, is that the size you recommend. Can you indicate the 3 size options you are recommending, and where to get each of them. Thanks

[@UnityGymOnline]

Hi Alan, I had to source the three sizes directly through Alibaba from China. But we had to order hundreds of them.

[@maryvasaly7034]

I’d like the bigger massage balls and I don’t see where to get those. Great video!

[@UnityGymOnline]

Hi Mary. have you managed to find some bigger massage balls? Any sports store should have some options

[@maryvasaly7034]

@@UnityGymOnline nope, but I haven’t checked other stores….just Amazon. I’ll look further; thanks for the reminder.

[@Banana_Split_Cream_Buns]

The UA-cam algorithm is working well.

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thanks!

[@11alexstreet]

Is the link to the Back Ball in the description the large one you used in the video? Or is it a different size?

[@melfleming9173]

Hi, I clicked on the link for the back balls but couldn't see the different sizes that you suggest. They seem to be all just one size ???

[@UnityGymOnline]

Mel the different sizes are sourced directly from the supplier in China.

[@melfleming9173]

@@UnityGymOnline thank you - do you have a link or contact for that ?

[@UnityGymOnline]

@@melfleming9173 Unfortunately not brother … we had to make a large order of about 100 pieces from Alibaba.

[@melfleming9173]

@@UnityGymOnline so I guess we cant' purchase them through you otherwise you would have suggested that ?

[@whitewhite4462]

does it contradict with hollowbody position for handstand ?

[@UnityGymOnline]

This is purely to increase thoracic mobility … which is important if you want a nice handstand.

[@whitewhite4462]

@@UnityGymOnline thank you.

[@johnkrstyen7351]

Doing thoracic flexibility and now my neck hurts. More to do with upper back has loosened up while the neck has not.

[@UnityGymOnline]

That's an issue a lot of people face when they focus on one area of the body. You fix one problem only to uncover another. I've found that training for strength and flexibility in the entire body (not just where I feel I need it) takes care of this. That way I don't fix one thing only to notice another.

[@johnkrstyen7351]

@@UnityGymOnline yeah i fell my neck is stiff because my thoracic spine was also stiff. Now that I have loosened up the thoracic the neck is showing.

[@UnityGymOnline]

@@johnkrstyen7351 yeah it goes like that unfortunately. Try to train strength and flexibility in every joint once a week at least :)

[@fleecysky5407]

Great body!

[@UnityGymOnline]

Thank you Luca. :)

[@rickhard7]

Is the smallest one linked in the description? Where can I get the other 2 sizes?

[@UnityGymOnline]

Hi Ricky, can you please provide more clarity. What product are you looking for? Happy to help once I (Yani) know more.

[@rickhard7]

@@UnityGymOnline Yes, I'm talking about the back balls. Is the first link the smallest ones? Where can I get the other 2 sizes?

[@brianhout1071]

My thoracic is locked so bad. I can't even do puppy pose it just won't bend. It's not fused though

[@UnityGymOnline]

If it's not fixed then it will improve if you work on flexibility

[@rajatshrma3]

Is it ok if ribs flare, while doing this?

[@UnityGymOnline]

Yes, don't stress too much … there's no perfect movement.

[@rajatshrma3]

@@UnityGymOnline Thank you Rad and Yani, you guys are doing an incredibly great job. Would love to meet you guys someday in real. I am from Mumbai, India. Thank you :)

[@UnityGymOnline]

@@rajatshrma3 You're welcome brother. We'd love to train with you some day!

[@functionalcontractions1469]

Hello 👋
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[@kimimatias1096]

Bro..shorter videos. But terrific content... Nvm I'm like 10 minutes in, actually appreciate the depth. Sorry mate

[@UnityGymOnline]

Haha no worries Michael! Glad to hear you're enjoying them