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Squatting and walking...

mobility squat Aug 22, 2019
 

If there are two movements you shouldn't take for granted, it's how to squat and how to walk. Think about how many times you sit and stand each day and how often you walk. Do both with poor mechanics for long enough and it shouldn't be much of a surprise that your knees and low back are in chronic pain and you're having conversations with a doctor about joint replacements.

How a person walks can tell you a lot, but a full butt to ankles squat? Now that's just gold when it comes to identifying problems and understanding where to begin to correct them. In today's video I'll be showing you how to improve your squat mobility in three drills that will take you no longer than 6 minutes! But before we get  to the video here's the important thing to understand...

No mobility drill can make up for consistently poor movement patterning! So here's a short list to run through and check your form:

  1. Foot placement - If you're taller or looking to lift more weight, a wide stance is where you...
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Why I train and live barefoot (as much as possible)...

foot and ankle mobility Aug 09, 2019
 

 Someone asked me this the other day... The answer might be more in-depth than you ever imagined!

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The Difference Between Flexibility and Mobility

 

In this post I'm talking about the differences between flexibility and mobility, two commonly confused terms AND how they actually relate to one another.

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