Mobility
Joint mobility, flexibility, and movement quality
Interventions
Yoga
Ancient Indian practice combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation for flexibility, strength, stress reduction, and overall wellbeing
Stability Training
Foundation training focused on joint centration, core stability, and movement quality that should precede strength training
Studies
Optimising the Dose of Static Stretching to Improve Flexibility - A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis and Multivariate Meta-regression
Meta-analysis of 189 studies found moderate effects for acute stretching (g=0.63) and large effects for chronic stretching on flexibility.
Mechanisms Underlying Range of Motion Improvements Following Acute and Chronic Static Stretching
65-study meta-analysis clarifies mechanisms of ROM improvements from stretching, distinguishing neural from structural adaptations.
Podcast Episodes
Ben Patrick (KneesOverToesGuy) — 20-Minute Workouts That Produce Wild Results
with Ben Patrick
Nsima Inyang — True Athleticism at Any Age, Microdosing Movement, Rope Flow, and Why Sleds Matter
with Nsima Inyang
Dr. Kelly Starrett — The Magic of Movement and Mobility, Breathing for Back Pain, and Improving Balance
with Dr. Kelly Starrett
Chris DaPrato - Myofascial Decompression Cupping
with Chris DaPrato
Jill Miller: Increase Flexibility & Relieve Pain with Breathwork & Myofascial Release
with Jill Miller
How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett
with Dr. Kelly Starrett
The Correct Way to Build Strength, Endurance & Flexibility at Any Age | Pavel Tsatsouline
with Pavel Tsatsouline
Build a Strong, Pain-Proof Back | Dr. Stuart McGill
with Dr. Stuart McGill
Protocols to Strengthen & Pain Proof Your Back
with Andrew Huberman
SCP Podcast Episode 267: Dr. Emily Splichal - Feet and Movement Longevity
with Dr. Emily Splichal
SCP Podcast: Posture and Pain with Brian Bradley
with Brian Bradley
#675: Eric Cressey, Cressey Sports Performance — Tactical Deep Dive on Back Pain, Movement Diagnosis, Training Principles, Developing Mobility, Building Power, Fascial Manipulation, and Rules for Athletes
with Eric Cressey