The Complete Guide to Ankle Mobility for Better Squats and Olympic Lifts – FPF Show Episode 16:

By Nichole Bonner

January 14, 2022

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In today's episode we go over "The Complete Guide to Ankle Mobility for Better Squats and Olympic Lifts."

  • Why is ankle mobility important for squats and olympic lifts?
  • How ankle mobility can both INCREASE and DECREASE stress on the knee
  • How ankle mobility can DECREASE stress on the lower back
  • How ankle mobility can DECREASE stress on the hip
  • How ankle mobility can DECREASE stress on the shoulder
  • How to assess ankle dorsiflexion mobility
  • The best exercises for ankle dorsiflexion mobility

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Show Notes / Relevant Articles:

  1. FPF Show E:4 - Evidence Based Guide to Stretching
  2. The Ultimate Guide to Squat Mobility
  3. The Ultimate Front Rack Mobility Guide
  4. FPF Mini Course - 7 Reasons Why Injuries Happen in the Gym and What to do About it

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Dan Pope DPT, OCS, CSCS

References:

  1. Thomas E, Bianco A, Paoli A, Palma A. The Relation Between Stretching Typology and Stretching Duration: The Effects on Range of Motion. Int J Sports Med. 2018 Apr;39(4):243-254. doi: 10.1055/s-0044-101146. Epub 2018 Mar 5. PMID: 29506306.