Anatomy Trains, co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance, and a bodyworker and teacher of bodywork for 45 years. “Stability without stretch, not so much fun.”But first, take a minute to figure out how loose or tight your own fascia is around your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints.Ask someone if they are flexible, and they probably will reach for their toes.
But there’s a more accurate way to gauge baseline flexibility: Beighton tests. To perform one of the key measures, hold one arm ahead, bend your elbow, and then drop your hand toward your forearm, palm down.
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