Master the Backbend!

Have you ever done a Backbend? Maybe a wrestlers bridge? This movement is the direct counter to the hunched posture of your typical BJJ practitioner. Your ability to extend your upper back and spine is key to healthy shoulders and neck. Not only do you need to be able to go there but be strong in this acrobatic position. JT and Joey Breakdown exactly where to start if you have never done this before and if you struggle to get into the position. The Backbend is 1 of the 6 key mobility Standards in their "Standards Program" featured on the Bulletproof For BJJ App. They unpack how you can progress this movement and how you can take a potential weakness and turn it into a strength that will help your Jiu-Jitsu.