How to QUICKLY Improve Mobility (No More PAINFUL Holds!)

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In this video, I discuss a different way to improve mobility that has worked absolute wonders for me.

Improving mobility doesn't have to mean contorting yourself into painful, stretched positions, and holding them for minutes at a time. Lately, I've been using a new method that I call "Liquid Motion." Whatever you want to call it, though, it basically just involves getting into a deeper range of motion and then "exploring" there through motion. Moving gently into and out of the position. Rotating and moving side to side. Pulsating and... undulating.

This is more comfortable because the pressure is off to get extremely deep into a stretch, or to use the perfect form. But because you're maintaining strength and control, you manage to keep your nervous system more relaxed WHILE developing the strength you need to command that position.

For me, this has led to impressive mobility gains after being at something of a plateau - in just a short time. It can develop strength in positions where most people are weak.

So, if you're looking for "easy" mobility... give it a go! I'd be really interested to hear your feedback if you do try it. Good luck!

[sapperjaeger]

so I started this literally "throughout the day" .. using a large 20-sided dice (a stress ball) to select which mobility move to do (from a list I made) ... I roll the dice whenever it's break time on my Pomodoro timer .. it's been about 4 weeks of this and I feel absolutely rejuvenated!

[morgansimpson]

I'd love to see this systemized as part of your body optimization. Integrating mobility work with workouts is always a challenge for me. A quick freebie of the movements without any programming guidelines will be awesome if you're willing. Good work! It's encouraging to see you making progress on your own skills.

[iresqu]

I focus on mobility everyday, even rest days. 30 years old bjj hobbyist and watching my team in constant pain and stiff just doesnt make since to me. I also believe nutrition and mobility are the keys to anti aging

[nicholasmesa]

Thanks for the video.

I teach Ballet and was thinking about what exercises to do today, this was a great inspiration for my concept got today's class.

I started working these types of movements into my day a few years ago, and it's really adapted my ROM in my legs and stability in my core.

[sdsith]

Reminds me a lot of how we handled mobility in wrestling. I'd be very interested in learning more. Thank you for all you teach us!

[davidpearson]

Agree this is what I do in those short moments when I know I'm tight, but I'm low on time, and I want to actually relax. I remember something you said many moons ago: "Moving is improving." Any time on the clock moving is good. I do it in airport's, planes on long distant flights, offices, motels, and anywhere. I don't really care what people think. I'd rather feel good. If I don't get all tight and horrible because of all my travelling and sitting, when when I do exercise properly, I am able to go a bit harder and not get injured. Previously, I would race from stress to the gym, go crazy and injured something. Enjoyed the video. 😊

[EIS]

I actually started doing very similar movements after getting an injury while backpacking that made the right side of my body significantly tighter than the left. Glad to see someone delving further into the idea because It's worked wonder's on my balance and overall flexibility in just a 3 month period

[TheJacali]

This is a super smart video! I’m recovering from a nerve injury in my right arm and knowledge of these movements has been essential for me. A piece of the puzzle but an important piece.

[dogsartandhealth]

This is great. Idk why we have this knee jerk reaction to push ourselves into deep discomfort when it comes to stretching as if that makes any sense when it comes to mobility. You wouldn't immediately throw yourself into the extremes of any other physical modalities when training, like bench pressing or running. Great video once again!

[bandanabanana]

I love the idea that you have brought to our attention today! It seems like it will be more beneficial than just the old way of thinking when it comes to stretching.

[calisthenicswBin]

i love that the setting for this video is your home, somehow feels so fitting for the topic

[derekaustin]

Love the vid! I used a similar philosophy while building strength in a bothersome knee with the goal of reaching a deeper and more controlled squat. One thing I believe helped was the use of props. Specifically I'd have a small step about a foot high that, at the beginning, was just too low for me to comfortably squat onto. At first I added a yoga block to raise me up and I'd spend time sitting on this step with my feet out ahead of me lifting my legs one and two at a time and pull my feet toward me into the position they would be at the bottom of the squat. After some practice with this I'd progress to rocking my weight onto my feet lifting my butt from the step and holding for a length of time. More practice led to being able to lower myself down onto the step and eventually rising back up then the block was removed and repeated this process as a lower depth. The practice, like you mentioned, provided the opportunity for exploration of the goal position which allowed me to find a comfortable place where I felt in control and could confidently move in and out of it at will. :-) I love the name "Liquid Motion System" too! Thank you!

[WalksAlone]

Two things: 1. you have just described the classical, yoga methodology for making the stiff limber. 2. I’m an Osteopath and this is exactly how we like to „negotiate „ with the range of motion of a given joint system during a Mobilisation. For me, when two different systems that were developed separately(in time as well as space) say / do the same thing for the same reasons, and those two different systems have stood the test of time… well then that must be a healthy and organic methodology. In, plain words, safe, sane and dependable. I think it will also contribute to the longevity of the practitioner’s health- span. I think this has been one of your more important contributions to date. Thank you 🙏

[rlok]

100% down to learn more about this. Like a lot of your other ideas, this seems so painfully obvious once you say it. The mark of a really good idea!

[nothordaim]

Ngl, the more you express your passion and give out this advice, the more I feel inspired. You are awsome man.

[Jtking]

I also stumbled onto stretching like this. I think it works better because your body actually has a reason to adapt as you are actively using your muscles at the end range of motion rather than just passively being there.

[skydemon]

OMG a few years back, I went physical therapy to regain range of motion in my right arm ( had surgery on it )
and while I was doing the stretching I just naturally start doing movements like the ones in the video because they seemed to help

[ovidiuvergil]

Great video bro. I really appreciate the fact that you are not the kind of person that would be afraid to talk about certain training strategies, just because they might be seen as silly.
Did you think about making a video on marathon training? Like ideas to steadily make consistent progress even with limited time.

[a.m.]

There are several things I've tried to do, but find myself still too heavy to do effectively. So instead of doing things improperly and risking harming myself, I am focusing hard on losing the weight while working on other exercises you demonstrate that I can do. And your stretches have also been helpful. My mobility with walking uphill improved almost immediately when I started doing some of the hip movility and thigh exercises.

[markussalamander]

For me, this stuff WORKS GREAT! After seeing some great physiotherapists over the years, I've developed habits similar to what you explain here, and it's done wonders for me! Great video and great channel!