Posterior Pelvic Tilt (PPT) intro at HS/PE9>iM

Hi everyone,

I have a general question about PPT.  PPT is discussed in the forums relating to HBP/PE3 and sPL/PE5.  Why is it that the formal PPT progression element is not introduced sooner than HS/PE9>iM?  It seems that PPT is a fundamental element for early HBP and sPL progressions.  I'm curious because given coach Sommer's methodical approach to GST, there must be a reason for waiting to introduce PPT until HS/PE9.  ...anyone know why?  

Because it comes down to Shoulder mobility and strength vs ppt.

PPT development doesn't start in HS/PE9>iM.  It starts from FL/PE1 in F1, then continues onward all the way till HS/SE14>iM in H1.

Besides in H1, the development goes from getting you to have the necessary ROM for your shoulders so you can actually get in a handstand, then once you do start doing handstands, you build more complex PPT development in more disadvantageous positions.  

I'm guessing that in some part good PPT practice happens easier and at a faster pace when the shoulders are able to open more fully and easily, making one less likely to use APT to gain false ROM in that regard. Secondly, it's imperative from the very start to keep the ribs tucked in. That may not be full-on PPT in the first iM but it certainly builds in that direction.

Thanks, everyone. These answers make sense. It seems PPT is more complex than I originally thought.

Trw, what is APT?

Jed Thibodeau said:

Thanks, everyone. These answers make sense. It seems PPT is more complex than I originally thought.

Trw, what is APT?

APT (Anterior Pelvic Tilt)  Anterior Pelvic Tilt is the opposite of Posterior Pelvic Tilt.

Anterior pelvic tilt, the top portion of your pelvis tilts forward vs backward.

Most people naturally sit down with posterior pelvic tilt and naturally walk with anterior pelvic tilt.

Thanks for clarifying!