The REAL 'Purpose' of the Butt Wink | Week 66 | Movement Fix Monday | Dr. Ryan DeBell

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[DanKoeTalks]

So informative man. For me I've noticed that working on ankle mobility is the biggest factor for me, I've actually been implementing some of your mobility work morning and night and have definitely seen some results so far. Thank you for all of your information!

[dlongu]

awesome explanation and demonstration!

[broodjeshoarma]

Great explanation! This is where a lot of people get confused over, just by thinking that it's a rounding of the lower back.
Are you gonna make a video about fixing the buttwink in different athlete cases, as you described at the end?

[ivettesandoval]

Hello Dr. DeBell, I find your videos and explanations really useful and clear to understand. I do have a thought on this though: if the athlete is constantly "rounding" or "winking" wouldn't that gliding motion of vertebrae over vertebrae or vertebra over sacrum cause low back issues? I think limitations are there for a reason, and if the body can no longer move within the "safe" range of motion, then any compensation taken to add more movement is bound to have negative consequences.

[PeterparkerSlaps]

i suffer this. people say its because i have tight hamstrings. yet i can do splits. the only time i notice is when i sit on the floor. my lower back looks curved and ugly. how do i fix that

[Andratos]

But is there a way to reduce butt wink while still reaching proper depth in a squat? My coach says that to prevent butt wink from happening, one should focus on keeping thoracic extension (aka "air in the belly") through the bottom of the squat... but how can one reduce butt wink through mobility exercise?

[DexCOU]

I'd say this mainly comes from people not understanding how to reach back with their hamstrings into the bottom of the squat, they end up overextending instead and lose control of pelvic stability. They'd rather wrench their lumbar spine around under load then just accept they have horrendous hip mobility and can only do half reps with safe form.