Communication is an art form. When there's a problem in communication it usually derives from the person delivering the message rather than the recipient.
Repeating the same message will likely deliver the same result. Try another way. You can solve this problem. Don't expect the person at the other end to miraculously click and cotton on to what you're saying or trying to explain. It's taken me a long time to grasp this simple concept.
When it comes to explaining something related to movement, this communication is often complicated as true understanding comes through feel. And this feeling has to relate to test and measure parameters as to illustrate results. Asymmetries are a good example of this - one 'side' performs better than another.
So effective communication comes through creating a situation where the recipient can feel change or restrictions or simply understand the point you're trying to make. For example, if you're back is arched under load then you could place a stick or dowel along the spine and have the person feel the neutral spine position. You can show them pictures in both positions, teach them the bracing sequence and a range of sound biomechanic cues that relate to keeping this stable position. Or best yet, you can place them in a position that forces them to feel what they need to know. Rock climbing is a perfect example of just that.
Little mention is given to form in rock climbing. Loads of detail around technique but next-to-nothing when it comes to exercise based form. Could this be that the essential spinal mechanics of rock climbing demand good form without even so much as needing to mention it?
Climbing is the movement. It's not a specific exercise as such eg. the deadlift where impeccable form is required for optimal results. There's a big difference. The end-range loading of rock climbing demands form-by-feel and this is really effective movement communication.
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