1087: Is Mobility Overrated?
Aug 01, 2019
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the debate among fitness experts regarding the importance of mobility and go over seven foundational movements that every human should be able to perform.
- Mind Pump here to blur the lines and separate the two camps: Strength side vs. Mobility side. (2:46)
- Why the human race would benefit from GOOD functioning patterns. (7:55)
- Why mobility work is so important in unlocking the skills to achieve foundational movements. (11:51)
- The 7 functional human movement patterns you SHOULD be able to do to MAXIMIZE your quality of life. (18:10)
- Why mobility is so effective? More important rather than just doing the basic exercises? (24:20)
- How your body is an adaptation machine: If you don’t practice a skill, you lose it! (30:10)
- How mobility is a balance between flexibility, strength, stability and recruitment patterns. (38:22)
- The benefits of full ranges of motion to build a better functioning body. (43:00)
- Why going extreme on either side is unhealthy and gets you nowhere. (44:50)
- Why the AVERAGE person can benefit from both sides of training. (50:28)
People Mentioned
- Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram
- Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram
- Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram
- Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram
- Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram
- Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram
- Mark Rippetoe (@CoachRippetoe) Twitter
- Kelly Starrett (@mobilitywod) Instagram
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