First Kinetic Chain

[bradshaw]

Hello all,

I have to admit to being rather unimaginative when it comes to Bodyflow and developing a kinetic chain. I've been doing well with some of the individual BME's (shinbox switch and knee switch). These two are very good for my knees and hips where I have some tension. I need any ideas on how to combine these (with other BME's also) into a kinetic chain that I can begin utilizing. Any ideas or help is appreciated. Although I've been working most on these 2 BME's, I'm not averse to trying anything else in the Bodyflow book, so please don't limit your responses. Thank you.

[maxmoon]

Aaron,

I might be able to film some kinetic chains for you to try. Using the exercises that you mentioned above. I will see how it goes at work today. Hopfully I can give you some ideas. It’s easier for me to explain on video then in words.

Hope it could be of help!

Max

[bradshaw]

Thanks Max. That would be great. I liked the clubbell combos you posted earlier today. It's way too cold to train outside here in Edmonton but I'm going to give the 5Step a whirl. You do some great work on this forum - keep it up. Here's to hoping you're not missing the NHL season too much. :cry:

[maxmoon]

Aaron,

Here are the small chains for you to try!

I thought I would post them now before bed; I need a good nights rest. They are fairly simple. But if you have not done a kinetic chain yet these might be fun. I enjoy them, lol. Feel free to experiment with other exercises.

Do you have the body-flow videos? They were the difference for me when it came to learning the movements.

Let me know how it goes?

I mostly used the knee switches and shin box switches.

Small chain 1
http://www.max.syptex.com/SmallChain1.mpg

Small chain 2
http://www.max.syptex.com/SmallChain2.mpg

give them a try.let me know how it goes?

i am not missing the hockey season 8)

max.

[bradshaw]

Thanks Max, exactly what I was looking for. Will likely take a few sessions before I can do these but should be doable.

Unfortunately, I don't have the Bodyflow video yet, just the book. Making sure I was outfitted with Warrior Wellness and Clubbells was priority. And we both know how Revenue and Customs Canada like their little share of goods crossing the border-makes things a lot more expensive than they need to be.

My wife received her 5 lb Clubbells and Mobilized Strength the other day. I thought the clubbells were so little compared to the 15's I am using. Then I tried a few drills from Mobilized Strength - humbling. But, she's excited to get going with this and that makes me feel pretty good. She likes the results I'm getting from what she calls, "alternative strength training."

[ShaunMccrary]

Here are some of the basic kinetic chains I have my group do.

1. From standing- cossack squat to right- screw into shinbox- extend left arm behind you and melt into a Postion of Assurance- shinbox to left- shin roll to triangle squat - unscrew your legs back into a flat foot squat

2. From standing - cossack squat to right - place hands down and long leg creep back to a cossack squat postion - rotate to your left into a hamstring stretch ( left leg extended, toes pointed up, squatting with right leg ), place palms down in front of you into a elevated scorpion, slide into a cossack squat to left, long creep to left, repeat

3. Postion of Assurance into a leg thread to face down, method one shoulder screw roll, back into Position of Assurance, repeat ( FOr you Jiu-jitsu guys, you can Upa and then leg thread )

[Dan Chomycia]

Nice Kinetic Chains Guys!


My wife received her 5 lb Clubbells® and Mobilized Strength the other day. I thought the Clubbells® were so little compared to the 15's I am using. Then I tried a few drills from Mobilized Strength - humbling.
Aaron,

I'm glad hear about you and your wife's introduction to Mobilized Strength.
If you need any help with the program, I'm here. :)

[bradshaw]

Thanks for the ideas, gentlemen. And Coach, I'll let you know if we have any questions that arise.