Tip 54 – Be Like Walter Payton

The internal dynamics of Walter Payton

Football player showing directions

Walter Payton offers another example of excellent use. But again, I’m not talking about position.  Instead, look for the dynamic oppositional relationships as indicated by the arrows.  Even in this very challenging situation: head forward, torso back, leg forward.  It is these oppositional relationships that provide internal room for movement and power.

More on Dynamic Oppositional Relationships:

Dynamic Opposition and Your Body

Think of Your Body as a Wave

Video: Good Posture Is Like a Wave

Stability and Posture

Exercise: Lean Against a Wall

Bending, Leave Your Hips behind Your Legs

Finding Your Hip Joints

Video: Isaiah Mustafa, the Old Spice Guy

Be Like Roger Federer

Be Like Katharine Hepburn

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NPR Story – Alexander Technique: A Balm for Back Pain?

 

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