Most people try to “fix” asymmetries with breathing drills or corrective work. The problem? They stop training.
You can restore position and strength at the same time - if you know how to load it.

This week’s case study with Josh, a coach from the UK, shows exactly that. He came in with a right-turned pelvis, left rib flare, and anterior tilt - all common patterns that limit force output and drive compensation.

The Assessment

We found:

• Right hip forward and rotated right

• Left shoulder higher and pulled back

• Left rib flare

• Weight shifted to the outside edge of the right foot

When hips can’t internally rotate, the body finds other ways to move forward: pushing the pelvis forward, lifting the ribs, and over-rotating through the upper body.
It’s not about weakness - it’s a coordination problem.

The Findings

Testing confirmed what we saw:

• Right hip flexion around 90°, left closer to 80°

• Limited hip ER and IR on both sides (worse on the left)

• “Fake” shoulder mobility on the left that disappeared once the ribs were stabilized

That tells us: don’t start at the feet. Start above them. The hips and ribcage drive how the feet load.

Training Instead of Correcting

We kept Josh training and used asymmetrical setups to teach better position under load.

1. Cable Pulldown (right foot on ramp + left leg march)
Encouraged right hip IR and helped ribs settle without core drills.
→ Immediate improvement in shoulder rotation when re-tested.

2. Split-Stance Row
Right foot forward, left heel anchored, low reach at the bottom.
→ Opened the lower ribcage and freed up the left shoulder blade to move.

3. Jefferson Split Squat (front foot elevated, mixed grip)
Drove left hip IR while keeping the system grounded.
→ Reduced extension bias and kept him “in the hip” instead of over his toes.

These are still strength exercises - just smarter setups that respect the individual.

The Takeaway

Asymmetry isn’t something to fix. It’s something to understand.
When you line up the pelvis, ribcage, and shoulder mechanics, the system organizes itself - no endless mobility work required.

Train the pattern, not the part.

Watch the Full Case Study

See the assessments and setups in this week’s video.

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