Name: Playbook - Maria Teixeira - Why shouldn’t I look up?
Uploaded: 2024-04-19T15:22:41.570Z
Duration: 2 min
Description: Why shouldn’t I look up?

Looking up is only an issue when it throws your spine out of alignment. For example, when doing a squat, you might look up or forward into the mirror but if your head is up when doing a hip hinge exercise, your spine is no longer neutral. This doesn't apply to all exercises but applies to ones like squats, deadlifts, RDLs, bent-over rows, and push-ups.


❌ Why should I avoid it?

Looking up creates poor posture habits and throws the spine out of alignment. It can also place a lot of strain on the neck which can lead to injury.

✨ What steps I should take to avoid this?

1. It's okay to look up and check your form every now and then but don't do it throughout the entire exercise. Eventually, you'll have more body awareness where you won't feel the need to constantly check your form in the mirror.

2. Always keep your neck in the same position as your spine when doing the exercises mentioned above.

3. Think about locking in everything from your hips up before hinging your hips back during squats, deadlifts, and RDLs

4. When doing a bent-over row or push-up, look at the ground.

Why shouldn’t I look up?

Didn’t realize that I had been doing this at times.

IsisDupuy

This is great!! I’m glad you offer guidance on which exercises do best!

Kelsea

How should I be squeezing my glutes?

Why shouldn’t I look up?

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