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mobility

  1. S

    Old Kunts

    I look at old kunts with no mobility, no strength and no energy who can barely walk and, like everyone else I guess think if only they'd lift and do some cardio that'd fix it. But I've been wondering if that's too simple a solution. Are most garden variety old kunts incapable of doing a training...
  2. WoodyAllen

    Olympic lifts: beginner's guide

    Does anyone have a decent video guide to the two olympic lifts? I'm thinking of adding them into my accessory days to help out with flexibility/mobility plus adding speed and balance into the mix. Something with Lidia Valentin would be preferred, but, well, anything is OK, as long as they...
  3. A

    What are the biggest mistakes that you made when you started powerlifting?

    What are the mistakes that you made and what would you have done differently?
  4. M

    INJURY List

    Hi all, Thought I would list the injuries I have ahd since i started training.. These are since I started a little over 2 years ago (could be why i never did anything physical before) :) 3 Months after I started thought i would try lunges Pulled a muscle, legs out of action for a bit. 6...
  5. J

    mobility drills for upper back / shoulders advice

    Anyone got any good links for any mobility drills for upper back / shoulders?
  6. myst

    Maximizing Mobility

    Found this to be worth a read and potentially change the mindset of a few people when trying to diagnose certain issues you may be facing, it's certainly my new approach to problem solving any sort of niggle I might have. Maximizing Mobility - Juggernaut Training Systems - Juggernaut Training...
  7. chocchillimango

    Active Hip Mobility

    So many of us on here have or have had hip mobility issues and keeping ourselves mobile post injury or generally is important. TNation actually have a really good article on this and the following video with some active hip mobility moves is really good. Hip Mobility Montage - YouTube main...
  8. B

    Mobility choosing bands

    Im looking at purchasing some bands off Force USA Super Bands . i wanted to know which would be best if i was to use just for mobility. Opening hips, shoulders etc. Basically to do mobilitywod stuff. thanks
  9. bams_101

    Donnie Thomspon Shoulder Mobility Vid

    SuperDtv Shoulder Mobility Work for Lifters! - YouTube Man has a lot of great ideas with regards to distracting the joint. Check him out.
  10. K

    lower back hip mobility

    what are some stretchers drill's or anything really to aid with lower back and hip mobility to help with my squats and exercises that require my lower back ?
  11. Y

    Stretching and mobility program

    What's a good program for increasing flexibility and mobility. I have never been to flexable and stuff like ankle mobility isn't too good Seeing as I'm doing the beginners program i thought I would start stretching more and hopefully become flexable
  12. B

    Article : Flexibility and Mobility

    I recently have had some discussion via pm with some members regarding flexibility and mobility - moonlighting as a massage therapist on the side, I've always believed both are important in anyone's training and am constantly working on both for myself. I found this article by Mike Robertson...
  13. Sticky

    Mobility and training....

    Im finding more and more that if you want to be strong, injury free and not feeling like an 85yo grandpa, mobility work is essential. The stronger I get, the more I dont want to get up off the couch or bend over to pick something up. My knees ache, my SI joint is sore, my back is tight, my...
  14. A

    Shoulder mobility

    My shoulder mobility has never been good. I've injured my right rotator cuff in my old job twice and was told to get stronger. I recently started lifting again after 11 months of being a lazy shit and my right shoulder seems to be tight and giving me dramas with my bench (but not my OHP). When...
  15. chocchillimango

    Ankle/Soleus Mobility Drills

    Ankle mobility is a problem that affects a lot of us and can really impact on our ability to squat to depth. I've always had a very tight/short (?) soleus muscles that make squatting to full depth an issue but after a running injury some years ago, my left ankle mobility is worse. Despite all...
  16. O

    Thoracic mobility exercises?

    have come to realise T-mobility is whats stuffing up my squats and deads (and life?) so need to fix it. dave had a couple of good posts. (and mentioned Shoulder Circles (slow controlled full ROM) then shoulder dislocates, snow angels on a foam roller or scapula wall slides, for other mobility...
  17. A

    working on mobility

    I just watched eric cressy's magnificent mobility. There is a huge selection of stuff there to do, so I'm having a hard time choosing few to do before each workout. Was thinking of just doing this DeFranco's Training ..:: The Ultimate Way To Become A Better Athlete ::.. anyone have any...
  18. The Hamburgler

    Overhead squat mobility.

    Just wondering if people had some advice on getting flexible/mobile enough to do full overhead squats/snatches? I've been stretching out my chest/shoulders/lats using BBs, bands and broom sticks (basically just trying to push my arms back into the position they should be for an o/h squat). atm...
  19. P

    A sample of a mobility drill

    Here's a video of what i believe to be a great start to a mobility drill workout before working out. Since starting my strength & conditioning course i've become more & more aware of flexibility & mobility training. I've thus become a big fan of dynamic, ballistic & PNF stretching...
  20. P

    7 Dynamic Stretches to Improve Your Hip Mobility

    Eye Candy! Your hips are designed for mobility. You can rotate your thighs in & out, move them up & down, pull them to & away from your body. Or at least you should be able to do that. Most people lack hip mobility. Sedentary lifestyle shortens your hip flexors & hamstrings which restricts...
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