This is not a tutorial on how to do flares but rather, exercises and tips for those who already have them but are looking to pump them up to a professional level. The key to flares is the correct balance between strength and flexibility in the proper muscles.
Some people are too flexible and not strong enough to move their elastic limbs where they need them to go, while others are too strong, muscles to tight, and therefore not flexible enough to get the proper form.
Archive for the ‘Training&Conditioning’ Category
FLARES – Conditioning for profesional flares
Friday, April 16th, 2010Shin Splints Rehab and Recovery
Sunday, April 11th, 2010Do your shins and/or calf muscles hurt? Do they sting, burn, or ache when you walk or even touch them?
Shin splints are an injury of over use. Meaning, they are hurting because your are putting too much stress on them. Shin splints are a very common injury to breakers but is usually not a result of breaking and more likely conditioning or training, such as running, jumping, practicing flips and other forms of physical training.
GROIN INJURIES – REHAB and PREVENTION
Thursday, January 7th, 2010So you pulled or tore your groin…
Groin injuries are one of the most common muscle injuries in breakin. Breakdance Mag put together this article from past experiences of professional bboys and bgirls around the world.
This article lists a few key steps to managing your injury.
JOINT PAIN and DIET
Monday, December 7th, 2009Joint pain.
Wrists, knees, elbows, shoulders, ankles.
If any of these are hurting you from daily training abuse keep reading.
Wrists – Protect and Strenghten
Thursday, November 26th, 2009Breakdance magazine has the opportunity to bring the bboy community one of the worlds elite gymnasts and gymnastics coaches so he can share knowledge about conditioning, exercises, and injury prevention.