The Fitness Blog
The Fitness Blog
If you’ve ever struggled to hit proper depth in your squat without feeling like you’re going to topple backwards—or if your knees cave in, heels lift, or lower back rounds—there’s a good chance your hips are holding you back. Hip mobility for squats isn’t just about stretching randomly before a leg session. It’s a deliberate, Read More
Let’s talk about something often ignored until it causes pain: shoulder mobility. You know the feeling: you’re warming up for your bench press, but your shoulders feel stiff, your elbows flare out, and your reps feel more forced than fluid. Whether you’re pushing for a new personal best or just trying to stay injury-free, neglecting Read More
Ask any experienced powerlifter, and they’ll tell you: lifting isn’t just about brute strength—it’s about movement quality. If your hips are tight, your shoulders are restricted, or your spine is rigid, your lifts suffer. Worse still, you flirt with injury. That’s where mobility for lifting comes in. While it’s often overshadowed by programming and volume, Read More
You warm up, lift, and stretch (maybe). But if you skip mobility work, you could be sacrificing strength, safety, and performance. Mobility isn’t just for yoga lovers or rehab patients—it’s a crucial piece of the puzzle for lifters of all levels. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or just want to lift pain-free for Read More