mobility
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #2
Until now, I’ve only discussed “passive” forms of recovery training that athletes can partake in to help increase the likelihood that they are at full capacity when the time comes [...]
How to Use Mobility as Stretching Rather Than Just Stretching Itself
Using mobility exercises as stretching focuses on enhancing your joints' range of motion and functional flexibility rather than just elongating muscles. Mobility exercises incorporate movements that engage stabilizing muscles around [...]
Thoracic Mobility for Improved Performance
What if I told you that by adding three simple mobility drills to your workout routine you could unlock a whole new set of athletic potential? That's right, if you [...]
3 Strategies to Prevent Youth Baseball Injuries
With baseball season right around the corner, young players all across the country are getting ready to get on the diamond and perform. However, just as...
The 5 Phases of a Proper Warm-Up
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION OF THE WARM-UP I’m sure many of you can vividly recall going through traditional calisthenics, or presport stretching routines prescribed by previous coaches and physical education teachers. [...]
Front Squat vs. Back Squat: What’s the Better Choice for Athletes?
I think we can all agree that squats rule. Long gone are the days when we thought squats were bad for our knees or that lifting heavy weights would make...
Why Alignment is Essential for Proper Joint Mobility
Mobility exercises will not be effective if your joints are not aligned properly. Alignment optimizes and improves their range of motion and mobility. Visualize it like this. A square peg [...]
4 Exercises to Improve Hip Mobility
For the most part, both athletes and adults could use more hip mobility. The way we live day-to-day whether that's sitting in classes, working at a desk, or taking on [...]
3 Ways You’re Messing Up The Romanian Deadlift
Perfecting the Romanian Deadlift By Lee Boyce It's a pretty common exercise, and it's largely used in weight training as a great way to target the...
Football Lineman Workout: Front Squat to Press
Most sports require the ability to push into the ground with your feet and express force with your upper body. This skill however, may not be more...
