To have a healthy spine, you must have every joint move adequately and properly.
For example, if you have a spinal segment that is stiff, then it can result in compensation or even instability at another segment of the spine. So this is the importance of having each segment of the spine move properly.

If you find a segment of the spine that is stiff, you can use a band to provide feedback and bring attention to that area to assist with mobilization of the segment.

You can also perform this technique on various segment to assist with mobility.

I would recommend 5 reps for 5 second holds with 1-2 sets per area.

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Having stiffness in the back can impact many activities and the ability to move freely and with a greater range of motion is very important not just in BJJ, but for general health.

In this sequence, I go through 5 different variations of trunk rotation exercises. These are useful as a warm-up or cool-down, and great for general back health.

Exercises:

1. Lower Trunk rotations 5 x 3-5 sec
2. Open Book Stretch 5 x 3-5 sec
3. Seated Leg Crossed Rotation 5 x 10 sec
4. Threading The Needle 5 x 3-5 sec
5. Prone Scorpion 5 x 3-5 sec

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In this series I demonstrate a hip opener with some bonus movements that make the technique much more effective.

By incorporating multiple plane movements allows for a more complete and effective mobility exercises.

Then we combine the overhead reach which adds a component of trunk mobility which provides a more thorough and complete mobility exercise.

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The Technical Stand-Up is one of the basic movements in BJJ and is vital for self-defense.

In this video, I help you problem solve a few ways that can help with hip mobility and positioning that can make this technique easier.

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This movement drill combines the basic sit-through with a “Table Top” position.
The “Table Top” position is a great way to counter-balance the effects of BJJ.

It allows the muscle and joints to open up and place emphasis on the muscles that work opposite of the constantly tight and engaged muscles in BJJ.

This movement drill is important to promote good function and health throughout the body and joints with working towards full range of motion.

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Using this mobility drill can help with improving range of motion and decreasing stiffness in the shoulders and the mid and low back.

Make sure that you move within a comfortable range with is pain-free.

Adjusting the distance away from the wall will assist with amount of mobility/stretch.

Further distance from the wall = Less mobility requirement.
Closer to wall = more mobility requirement.

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BJJ Solo Drill #1 – Hip Pivots

Instrumental – Godfather Don