You're probably sedentary. Yes, you. Sure, you hit the gym often, but your joints remain relatively idle as you sit at work, sit in your car, and sit in front of the TV.
Swinging your arms between bench press sets isn't enough to keep your joints healthy and mobile for a lifetime. Can't scratch your mid-back anymore? Your mobility has slipped.
Here's why mobility matters:
Improving mobility doesn't have to be inconvenient. No need to spend an hour aligning your fairytale chakras in some yoga class taught by a hippie. Here are a few exercises you can do quickly to target the most important areas for lifters:
You can do these drills literally anywhere:
This is my favorite shoulder mobility drill. It also stretches the pecs while not allowing the spine to compensate.
These hip mobility drills won't leave any stones unturned.
Both of these are wildly effective:
This exercise is harder than it looks, but it's the best ankle mobility drill I've found.
These exercises can be done in a sequence for 3-10 minutes a day depending on your current mobility. The sequence can be sprinkled in during your warm-up, cooldown, or even between sets.
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