🩻 Rib Cage vs Pelvis Relationship – Why It Matters for Hitters 🩻
Most hitters have no clue how much their rib cage and pelvis positioning impact their swing. This picture shows two drastically different setups; ✅ one that creates power and stability ❌ one that kills it instantly ⚙️ What You’re Seeing: - Left Side (✅) – Neutral rib cage + pelvis alignment→ The core is stacked, pressure is balanced, and the diaphragm + pelvic floor are working together.→ This gives hitters 360° pressure, better control of their middle, and a more stable base to rotate from. - Right Side (❌) – Rib flare + anterior pelvic tilt→ The ribs lift, the pelvis dumps forward, and the connection between the two is “cut.”→ The athlete loses intra-abdominal pressure, leaks stability, and ends up rotating from their lower back instead of their middle. 💥 Why It Matters in Hitting: When your rib cage and pelvis are stacked: - You move more efficiently through your swing - You stay connected through the middle (no power leaks) - You can breathe and brace properly - You maintain consistent posture throughout your move forward and rotation When they’re not: - You’ll fight posture changes - Lose direction and control through contact - Leak force instead of transferring it into the barrel 🧩 Hitter Cue: “Ribs down, pelvis under.” Stack the middle. Create pressure. Rotate with intent. 💬 Question for the Tribe: When you set up in your stance, do you feel your ribs flared up or down? Drop a 🟢 for stacked and controlled or 🔴 for flared and disconnected.