mobility database
Let’s keep this simple: Training should get you ready for life. Mobility work is no different! The cool thing about resistance training over a large range of motion is mobility is built in! Now when most of us hear ‘mobility’, we think stretching. So are mobility exercises/ stretches always necessary? Nope! Can they help? Sure! So, why would we incorporate mobility-specific exercises in our programs?
- Like many other forms of exercise, it can make your body feel more ‘loose’ and ready for your training. We think of these drills more as a warmup or movement preparation, but no matter how you define it, they can be useful.
- Some specific drills can help increase range of motion in specific areas that aren’t touched in typical strength programs. Here’s an example: your upper back’s ability to rotate is a big component of a massive swing. But rotation and hip disassociation aren’t staples in a strength program.
So where do we go from here? Like I said, let’s keep things simple. Here is our list of our favourite mobility drills, organized by body part. If you want to do some mobility work and don’t know where to start, just pick 1 exercise from each section! It’s that simple
