Hey Team!
Happy Wednesday!
Over the past few days, you’ve probably noticed (and heard your coaches mention) that we’re putting an increased focus on mobility work this cycle.
Now, before I go any further, let me just say that mobility work should ALWAYS be a focus.
But… and I’m speaking from personal experience here… I know that it’s not always a priority. I am definitely guilty of skipping my mobility work until something hurts. And then I usually just roll around on a lacrosse ball until I can get through my lift without pain and call it good.
DON’T BE LIKE ME.
The benefits of mobility training are myriad; here are just a few that might resonate with you.
A dedicated mobility practice
- Promotes good posture
- Helps prevent injury
- Improves all around performance in the gym
- Increases range of movement
- Prevents aches and pains and increases longevity
- Helps build stronger muscles and joints
All of these sound like things we want, right??
Over the coming weeks, we are going to be adding in some extra mobility work in a few different ways:
- There might be an added mobility piece in the warm-up.
- On days when we have technique or skill work, some extra mobility might appear there as well.
- Or, you might see that we recommend mobility between sets of the lift on a given day.
Today, for example, we have high volume back squats, and we’re suggesting that you do some hip and ankle mobility between sets.
Your coach will always be able to provide you with some different options for mobility work, so don’t be afraid to ask!
And remember, mobility work is something you can do at home as well.
If you have a mobility issue that needs extra attention, take 5-10 minutes in the evening to work on it. Pay attention to the stretches we do in class, and take note of the ones that work best for you.
Have a great day, everyone, and see you at the gym!!!
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