The Mobility Blog
A place for mobility coaches to share what works, and why it works.
Some posts are technical, some are philosophical, but the goal stays the same: help you build better joint options, think more clearly about movement, and train with more intention.
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The 90/90 Hip Stretch: How to Do It Right, and What It's Actually Training
How to do the 90/90 hip stretch: setup, what you should feel, how to adjust it to your own hips, and how to load it so the range becomes usable.
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Ankle Dorsiflexion: What Restricts It, How to Test It, and How to Rebuild It
Ankle dorsiflexion isn't one problem. It can come from the capsule, the mortise, either calf muscle, or a bony block, and each one needs a different fix.
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Hip Internal Rotation: The Range Most People Lose
Most people lose hip internal rotation without noticing. Here's why it matters, how to test it, and how to build the range back safely.
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What CARs Are Actually For
CARs don't build new range, they maintain what you have. What controlled articular rotations actually measure, and where the hype outruns the evidence.
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Why Mobility Doesn't Stick
New range that disappears by your next session isn't a lack of effort, it's an incomplete signal. Here's what actually makes mobility gains stick.
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Flexibility Is Range. Mobility Is What You Can Do With It
Flexibility and mobility aren't the same thing. Learn why owning your range under control matters more than how far you can passively stretch.
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How Do You Structure Mobility Into Your Workout Routine?
What's the best way to structure your mobility routine? We asked the pros; here is what they had to say.
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What Does Mobility Mean? We Asked the Pros
Mobility means control, independence, safety, and adaptability. Coaches and clinicians worldwide share what mobility really is.
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When Stretching Makes Pain Worse: How to Spot the Red Flags
Can stretching make pain worse? Learn the red flags of hypermobility and why pain keeps returning when you chase more range.
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Mobility as Capacity, Not a Category
Mobility isn’t a category of exercise. It’s capacity. Learn why real mobility means controlling your ranges—not just stretching more.
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Mobility Isn’t a Warm-Up. It’s the Work.
Mobility isn’t just a warm-up. It’s the work. Learn why joint control and strength should be trained and not rushed before lifting.
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4 Common Stretching Mistakes and How to Correct Them
4 common stretching mistakes that may be holding you back. Learn how to correct them and build real mobility instead of chasing flexibility.
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Posture: An Ongoing Fight Against Gravity
Posture isn’t about perfection; it's about versatility. Learn why strength and movement matter more than rigid alignment.
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Isometrics: Infinite Tension, Infinite Potential
Isometrics build strength through controlled tension. Learn how they improve joint health, stability, and long-term resilience.
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What Is Mobility? A Coach's Definition, and How to Train It
What is mobility? It's the range a joint can reach and control on its own. How it differs from flexibility, how to test it, and how to train it.
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