#groinstretch

[zukkacore]

I would fucking love to learn about hockeygate

I'm not the most involved in booktok but i was privy to this drama i don't know how but i did stumble upon it. To be fair. There's literally like articles and videos and stuff that probably explain it better than me, like this is actually getting mainstream coverage it's kinda wild.

Anyway it starts with the fact that there's this Why Choose (reverse harem) hockey romance book that blew up on tiktok called Pucking Around.

So it becomes a thing on tiktok for people who like this book to basically to do faceclaims for the characters with actual real hockey players—i'm not sure if this was independently inspired or if the author was like "yeah these fictional hockey players are totally inspired by [insert real hockey player here"]. One of said fancasts is this guy named Alex Wennberg who plays on the Seattle Krakens.

This booktoker named Kierra Lewis blows up really quickly and gets a pretty decent following mainly from, like, making comedic tiktoks that are basically thirsting over these real hockey players on the Seattle Krakens & how much they look like her book boyfriends which includes Alex. & im sure its like meant to be all in good fun & hornyposting online has its sphere as long as its not invading the lives of the real people involved (kinda like how everyone had the hots for Pedro Pascal which i get but contriving every interview so that he's bombarded with everyone's thirst tweets and comments feels like its devolving into harrassment guys) so i get that. A lot of the jokes are sexual & there's a pretty common one she makes about wanting Alex Wennberg to "crack her back" etc, its play on "break my back" i think? Or maybe its a kraken pun?? idk.

& a lot of the hornyposting about the hockey players involves like making fancams of the players groinstretching on the ice & in these poses that fans sexualize them in, etc etc. I wanna point out that like it's not just Kierra doing this, its a whole sphere of hockey romance booktok, but she is a pretty prominent figure in this story.

Anyway all this hornyposting about the seattle krakens gets the attention of the kraken's actual social media account, so they start playing into it too. Posting thirst traps of the players and stuff. So The Krakens were benefiting from the attention from Booktok, but at the same time, it feels pretty ridiculous to claim that a popular team in a well-loved longstanding sport was, like, "discovered" or made relevant by booktokers.

Kierra Lewis actually gets invited to a Krakens game, like she gets flown out, she gets like a Kraken's jersey that says "booktok" on the back etc etc. & she's posting tiktoks from the game. & i'm gonna editorialize more than i previously have to give more of my personal opinion here, but this is the part that I think is particularly just, inappropriate and in bad taste. b/c she's like filming the players on the ice while they do their stretches and making sexual comments, like shouting "crack my back" to them while they're on the ice, like it's very much the same thing she's doing on tiktok but online is one thing, that's at least worthy of a conversation of like what privacy really is online, but it's another thing to be making comments like that to their face while at a person's place of work.

After all this, the wife of Alex Wennberg, Felicia Weeren, makes a post on social media basically asking people to ease up on all the suggestive comments about her husband online, not just for her sake but b/c it makes her husband uncomfortable, too. She's basically asking for people to be more mindful of how they post, and im paraphrasing in her sentiment that people would view this behavior targeted towards her husband and the other hockey players and inappropriate if women were the recipients of the sexual comments.. It's been impacting their lives because their online presence now is basically just swarmed with people making suggestive comments, people in their lives irl are commenting on it & making jokes about it, etc etc.

(& i personally don't love when people make the "if the genders were reversed" arguments b/c that tends to lead to false equivalency & also b/c people broadly don't take harassment of women seriously, but tbh she has a point. While people don't take harassment of women seriously, i think broadly left-leaning people at least understand the shape of like, what a catcall is and why its bad. & part of the reason this went uncommented on for so long is part of the patriarchal stereotype that men always want sex which is used to dismiss male victims)

She was pretty measured about the whole thing all things considered, especially b/c she said she's all for female empowerment and sexual expression & she doesn't know if there is a simple answer to this stuff, but there has been boundary crossing with how extreme and vocal its getting & especially b/c its affecting her husband at his work.

In her post, some of the examples she included as inappropriate comments included posts made by Kierra. She didn't single out Kierra directly, but she did use her posting as representative of a larger trend in the hockey romance booktok fandom.

The post from Felicia was taken really poorly by booktok and people started harassing her and her family including their kid, and saying she was being dramatic, saying she wants to be the center of attention, fabricating rumors about her and Alex wennberg that they were having "marriage trouble" etc etc. This includes Kierra lewis getting pretty upset and taking the post as though she's being singled out personally. Mostly doubling down, deflecting, saying it's all just a joke.

And perhaps it does suck to be treated as representative of an entire group of people, and being the most prominent face of something, she would inevitably get the brunt of backlash. But also she was the one invited to the game and was making all those comments like shouting at the players and stuff, so I do think she has to take a larger ownership over her behavior than random people posting online.

During this time she also finds out the Kraken's social media unfollowed her, so she's also expressing resentment that the Krakens were playing into the thirst trap stuff but suddenly have turned against her.

And yes, it was all just probably meant to be in good fun, but from the wider internet outside of booktok, it just seemed pretty inconsiderate and crappy to double down after people expressed that they were uncomfortable with what is basically sexual harassment. Yes, the Kraken social media was feeding into the hype, but the social media account is not representative of the players and their attitudes, and it was clear that the players stopped being comfortable with what was going on. Tbh there was quite a bit of victim blamey rhetoric. Consent can be revoked at any time. (& i have seen some arguments that b/c its sexual harassment (& in the workplace!) and not just like, an encounter in the bedroom, it wouldn't even have been possible for Alex Wennberg to consent in the first place b/c you can't consent to harrassment. It was just harrassment the whole time.)

Anyway, the harassment toward Felicia got so bad that Alex Wennberg had to come out and also make a statement in support of his wife

But the reason that post is making fun of booktokers thinking they made hockey relevant was b/c that was a pretty funny and common argument from Kierra and other booktokers who were not backing down on their position that they did nothing wrong. They kept being like "well we made the Kraken's relevant", "we brought all this attention to hockey", "the Krakens would be nothing without booktok." it was all very bizarre.

[freeformboard]

Progressions on a movement pattern…in this case, a front support with hip abduction…

A front support is a category that includes 4 point kneeling, hovers, planks and many other variations.

These are a few examples progressions (there are many more) and then there are the variations…this is because the movement capacity of the human body is infinite and the freeFORM Board supports that capacity instead of limiting it.

#freeformboard #hip #hips #adductors #adductorstretch #groin #groinstretch #hipmobility #quadruped #fourpoint #plank #core #corestrength #abs #absworkout #yoga #pilates #fitness #functionalfitness #fyp

[sportyogalady]

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Is it hard for you to lift your leg up and over a bike seat? Ardha Chandra Chapasana Ardha = Half · Chandra = Moon · Chapa = Bow · Asana = Pose 
Open your hamstrings and hip flexors with this challenging standing balance pose to test your balance, while building strength in the legs and ankles, and stretching the muscles of the shoulders, chest, thighs, groins, and abdomen. . And then, just to make it more challenging, add a tennis ball or yoga block behind your knee and hold it there throughout the flow! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥This helps to maintain a continuous length in your hamstring and quadriceps! Having the quad contracted engages the anterior hip flexors and opens the groin even more than you would think🤣Incorporating anabolic stretching technique into our #sportyoga flows is one of the secrets to our proven mobility improvements💪 . . . . . . . . . . #yogastrong #yogaforathletes #groinstretch #yogaflow #stretchandstrengthen #balancetraining #injurypreventiontraining #gains💪 #sneakystrengthyoga #thingstodo #mobilitytraining #ArdhaChandraChapasana #skilegs #skifit #bodyfit (at Sport Yoga Spot) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Ut9vQD_-Z/?igshid=pe2onp9w0gzr

[yogabysinda]

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They say babies carry their stress in their legs and adults carry stress in their hips...so it’s no surprise so many people who come to yoga come with tight hips and muscles they didn’t realize existed! What I love about hipopeners are that they are virtually the antidepressants of yoga. So it is no wonder this pose groups is one that we hate to love? Small hip opening flow here. See if you can relax and melt as long as I do in this video. For those who can’t see all 3 minutes the you tube address is: https://youtu.be/haZXezrkp_8 bottoms: Onyx leggings @kiragraceyoga to: @athleta #hips #happy #stressrelease #yoga #hipopeners #relaxintothepose #letgo #surrender #calmCNS #groinstretch #hipflexorstretch @yogiinthelight @yogavideo @bestyogadaily @best.yoga.people @yogavid @yogaweekly @best.yoga.photography @yogainspiration @yoga_for_life_c @yoga_for_our_life @yogadailypose @best.yoga.video @yogadaily.tv @westchestercountymomsblog @bestyogapost @bestyogagirls (at Sleepy Hollow Country Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B37Nk16pIdR/?igshid=186z4o4j4h8e9

[matthewgoughyoga]

Point or flex the toes? In so many yoga shapes it’s easy to forget to keep the toes active either one way or the other. Both have benefits for the body, and in this side squat stretch it’s usual to flex the toes to keep extension through the back of the leg. But, it’s all about playing and exploring, right? It feels totally different to point, but it’s pretty amazing! Give it a try sometime and see how your body feels. Photo credit @giuseppe82m. #yoga #yogamen #menofyoga #pointthosetoes #longleg #hamstrings #quads #calves #shins #nomatrequired #myactualyoga #yogainthepark #yogafun #explore #hipopener #groinstretch (at Greenwich Park)

[ecrasonslinfame]

Roses trémières

[traindaly]

Here’s a leg driven series for a leg driven stroke. Don’t forget the adductor magnus role in both hip extension and adduction. Key player in the breaststroke kick. #TrainDaly #groin #groinstretch #groinrehab #adductomagnus #hamstring #hamstrings #hamstringworkout #hamstringsworkout #breaststroke #breaststrokeswimming #breaststroker #swimming #swim #swimmingpool #swimmer #obliques #oblique #obliqueworkout #obliquesworkout #legday #legdayworkout #legdayeberyday #legdays #endurancetraining #enduranceathlete #nordichamstring #nordichamstringcurl #mrswimmer #theswimmers (at Hanuman Health Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQxHaGKBFgn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[promuscletherapy-blog]

Causes. The most common cause of groin pain is a muscle, tendon or ligament strain, particularly in athletes who play sports such as hockey, soccer and football. Groin pain might occur immediately after an injury, or pain might come on gradually over a period of weeks or even months. #groinstretch #groin #groinpain #groinstrain #groinrehab #sportsmassage #promuscletherapy #massage #stretch #stretching #exercise https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4R6vnjWNu/?igshid=1ie1zh1hx9fok

[happyhealthystreet]

Doing a groin stretch per day for some minutes helps lot #groinstretch #groinpain #groin #butterflystretch #butterflystretches #butterflystrength #sexualhealth #yoga #yogaforsex #yogaforsexualhealth #yogaforsexualwellness #humansexuality #stronggroin #happylife #happyhealthylife #happyhealthystreet #happyhealthyhumble #stretches #yogaforbackpain https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xDiMKHCK3/?igshid=sy4xv1do7v7s

[brayjayblog]

Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend pose (Upavistha Konasana) #upavisthakonasana #stretching #yoga #locs #braidedlocs #adductorlongus #flexible #groinstretch #lowerbackstretch

[freeformboard]

In yoga we call it Upavista Konasana which translates as the wide angled forward bend.

What is it called in Pilates? Is it a saw variation?

Given that we have 3 hamstrings and five primary adductors (in each leg), the circular motion distributes the dynamic stretch across the posterior and medial hip and thighs muscles and of course back extensors and quadratus lumborum muscles. There is something more organic about this circular spinal stretch than a simply linear stretch.

There is a whole range of floor based stretches similar to this that a very soothing given the very smooth motion of the freeFORM Board. I know of people who have used these to reduce their insomnia and tension prior to going to bed.

Thanks to @freshairpilates for the exercise demonstration

#freeformboard #freeformboardpilates #pilates #stretch #groinstretch #adductorstretch #yoga #upavistakonasana #pilatessaw #pilatesdural

[sportyogalady]

Benefits of Triangle Pose * It stretches the side waist. ... * It opens the side hip. ... * It teaches external rotation of the standing leg. ... * It opens the heart. ... * It strengthens the core muscles. ... * Stretches legs, muscles around the knee, ankle joints, hips, groin muscles, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and spine. * Strengthens legs, knees, ankles, abdominals, obliques and back. * Stimulates function of abdominal organs. * Relieves stress. * Improves digestion and constipation. * Helps to ease lower back pain. #trikonasana #groinstretch #sportyoga #yogaforathletes #yogastrong #stretchandstrengthen (at Sport Yoga Spot) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Kim0jjmVf/?igshid=ml2tokmrdlce

[yogabysinda]

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Moving through modified closing sequence of the class! Watch, join. Volume is a bit low but this was me being video’d while teaching. Peaceful...enjoy! What’s your favorite pose towards the end of a class? bottoms: Onyx leggings @kiragraceyoga to: @athleta #closing #happy #stressrelease #yoga #fish #hipopeners #relaxintothepose #letgo #surrender #calmCNS #groinstretch #twists @yogiinthelight @yogavideo @bestyogadaily @best.yoga.people @yogavid @yogaweekly @best.yoga.photography @yogainspiration @yoga_for_life_c @yoga_for_our_life @yogadailypose @best.yoga.video @yogadaily.tv @westchestercountymomsblog @bestyogapost @bestyogagirls (at Sleepy Hollow Country Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B39zZ8ZAYPo/?igshid=4utaq2455qnv

[matthewgoughyoga]

Day 22 #yogachallenge #doyouyogain2018 hosted by @doyouyoga. Today it's #pigeonpose and here's #bothsides. I usually do the lying flat #variation or i take this one to #mermaidpose, but I'm following the challenge! #yoga #menofyoga #yogamen #yogaeveryday #stretch #core #stamina #exercise #yogateacher #yogafun #nomatrequired #shoulders #myrealyoga #hamstrings #calves #lovetheskinyourein #hipopener #hips #groinstretch (at Blackheath, London)

[thesnakehunter]

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YOGA WITH BABY CROCODILES Baby crocs need to learn how to be handled gradually over time to be part of our shows where people can hold the reptiles. Of course I mix my 2 passions of reptiles and yoga practice stretching at the same time. I love yoga. . www.snakehunter.com.au . #yoga #adventure #yogalifestyle #stretch #splits #yogaislife #legstretch #crocodile #reptile #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram #snakecatcher #snakehunter #markpelley #fit #fitness #dualtask #diamondcreek #groinstretch #hamstrings #hamstring #calfstretch #calf #reach #chakra #gymnastics #acrobat #acrobats #gymnastic #gymnast #exercise #exercises #workout #discipline (at The Snake Hunter) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1yDs9wAt0o/?igshid=1htmcc6ga5x54

[physiofood]

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Ever wonder why you get that sore pain in the groin after leg day? It could be coming from your tight adductor muscles. Try this stretch to loosen up your hips. Tag a friend that puts in heavy "leg work" Repost from @chirostrength #physiofood #deadlift #hippain #squats#fitness #bodybuilding #workout #legday#glutes #exercise #legstrength #lifting#physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #legworkout#buttexercises #stability #powerlifting #fitfam#powerliftingmotivation #hiphinge #bretzelstretch#USPA #bretzel #prehab101 #groinstrain#groinstretch #pulledgroin #stretching#poweryoga  (at Springfield, Virginia)