This month’s Insiders webinar is a thorough step by step process of how I assess overhead mobility. I’ve written a lot in the past about overhead mobility. It makes up a huge part of my treatment
Continue readingIt’s that time of year. Here are the most popular articles on fitnesspainfree.com from 2016 (In no particular order). 1: Quick and Easy TFL Stretch and Assessment Quick and Easy TFL (Tensor Fascia
Continue readingGaining new overhead mobility seems to be an elusive thing. We all want it so we can snatch, kip and jerk like all-stars, however few seem to get there. What gives? In my experience gaining new motion
Continue readingHip extension has been a big theme of the past several posts so I figured I’d keep on riding that train. This week we talk hip extension, iliopsoas and the TFL (tensor fascia latae). These muscles
Continue readingHey guys, quick tip today. I think most people understand that having poor ankle dorsiflexion motion can hinder their ability to hit a deep squat, particularly an overhead squat. What I don’t
Continue readingThoracic spine mobility is vital for shoulder health and performance during all loaded overhead movements. An unfortunate trend I’ve noticed with my articles is that people care far more about
Continue readingA few weeks back when I was out in NYC at Power Monkey Fitness Headquarters I had the opportunity to do a podcast with my good friends Paul Buono and Angelo Sisco. They’ve got an excellent podcast
Continue readingSo, why do athletes end up toeing out (point their toes out) excessively in the bottom of the squat? The major answers are usually poor ankle mobility (dorsiflexion) and poor hip flexion range of motion.
Continue readingSome time back I came out with this video showing an easy assessment for ankle mobility. Ankle mobility is essential for technique during deep squats, pistols, lunge and step-up variations. It’s
Continue readingIn last week’s article we talked about implementing assessments for overhead mobility into your box, this time we’ll talk front rack (Front rackanese?). One of the first things I’ll
Continue readingLast week we went over the importance of implementing assessment and corrective strategies at your box. This week we’ll begin going over the specifics of how to do it. First up, overhead mobility.
Continue readingI’ve been doing quite a bit of traveling and speaking around the United States lately and one of the biggest things I’m trying to do is educate people about screening and assessing themselves
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