Understand THIS Method to Restore Pain Free Movement

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I find it truly surprising that so many people push back against the idea of mobility training. Many weightlifting advocates will tell you that, as long as you're doing your deep squats, you don't need to worry about doing specific mobility training. Others suggest it isn't needed by most people. That it is less important than strength...

In other words: pretty much anything as long as it means they don't need to stretch!

Here's the thing: I actually think that mobility training is the MOST important type of training for many people. You can live without being able to bench all that much. But if you can't squat down to play with your kids, or bend over to tie your shoelace, then that is going to impact your life in very real ways.

Likewise, if you find you get pain when squatting, or if you have bad knees or a bad back... then it's madness to ignore the only type of training designed to address these issues. Pain free movement should surely be top priority in our training, no?

I mean, if you literally have no aches and pains, no limited movement, then carry on...

(Though it may be wise to start thinking ahead!)

If deep backsquats on their own were enough to improve mobility, then surely anyone with a big squat should also be able to do pistol squats... right?

The reason so many people try to avoid mobility training is that it feels uncomfortable and it often doesn't offer immediate results. It can also be a little boring, if we're being honest.

But a lot of that comes down to the fact that you may be doing it wrong. Mobility training isn't just about getting into the most extreme stretches you can manage. In fact, you might not even NEED that much ROM.

Rather, it's about reducing tightness. It's about learning to move parts of the body independently. And it's about teaching correct movement patterns.

THIS is what will help you achieve pain free movement AND awesome skills. And that's what I'm discussing in this video, what do you know!

[anasabidullah]

We are really thankful for all the useful information you've been giving us free ❤

[azgonath]

Please make us a "general issue mobility" video with tips and tricks! Your issues are all too familiar!

Also, yes - mobility has been a focus, and such I feel better at 30 than I did at 20

[treesoul]

Thank you. I love your channel and will start doing the mobility flow from a few months ago. The moves in this are inspiring esp seeing someone with some bulk being that flexible. It’s one thing I’m irrationally afraid of: becoming muscle bound. I want to stay springy and never too tight. I’ve had a lifting injury in one knee from improper form which was years ago but still makes me nervous bc the recovery took so long so now I will never disrespect slow controlled training. Correct Form is everything.

[MrJohnNinja]

Hi Adam, Excellent message and methods in this video. Yep, if someone can bench press 300 lbs (136 kilograms), but can't tuck in their shirt, then I am not too impressed... I've used information in your "Superfunctional 2.0", as well as some training with Chong Xie, who you've mentioned on your channel to help address imbalances, pain, and lack of movement primarily caused by old injuries (mostly boxing), and too much time behind a desk. As you point out, mobility training can be a bit tedious and slow, but worth it... Thanks again, John R.

[nicholasmesa]

It's almost as if you made a video explaining what I've been working on this past year in my own work. 😅
Even down to using the stick! Haha.
Love it! Keep it up! Thanks!

[grantweaver]

As a 43 yro dude, seeing you do those 1 legged squats blows my mind 🤯

[NotYourCitizenAnymore]

Also 💯 agree that mobility training is what most people will benefit from.
There are more studies I’m seeing about excess muscle mass can be healthy as you atrophy with age but mobility is unarguably beneficial.

I remember everyone clowning Ido Portal years ago (ok the dude was a little elitist and definitely charged a LOT for his courses) but the guy was pioneering a hybridization of different mobility routines from different cultures.

[thewolf]

Yes sir🫡 As always, your work is appreciated and remember Always Forward Always Primal brother ✊🏾💪🏽

[NaruteetheFodderPianist]

Brb gonna start working on hip flexors because they are also tight and weak as heck

[mako]

hey brother I love your workouts they are great. How about something with a person with a fused lower back, L3 to SI, any recommendations? I move around as much as I can and I play jiu jitsu too, your exercise and stretch has been a foundation in my workout, respect

[L]

only problem i have with mobility training is that it is quite boring and progress is difficult to measure. i do compensate a bit with weighted stretches with things like weighted dips, ATG squats and RDLs though. i can get my shoulders to my wrists pain free in a dip so i dont think im doing too badly 😀.

[NotYourCitizenAnymore]

Only thing I disagree with what you’ve said is that mobility training isn’t fun! Especially when you get fairly mobile and can transition between positions in cool ways!

[Lucas_Jeffrey]

Saw the thumbnail and immediately thought it was a Ben Patrick video (Kneesovertoesguy)