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Although they are closely related, there is a difference between flexibility and mobility. Flexibility typically refers to the absolute range of motion a joint currently can achieve, whereas mobility refers to your ability to move a joint actively through a desired range of motion. - When it comes to strength training, the goal is to use full-ROM, have control, and stay pain-free during our lifts. This basically refers back to the concept of 'mobility.' You need to be mobile enough to properly execute the specific movements involved in your sport. - This is why the degree of mobility you should have will depend on the type of sport you practice. As a simple example, the mobility needs of a powerlifter will be different that of a basketball player. - If you currently are not mobile enough to perform the lifts you want to train, it's worth looking into a few tools that have been supported by the scientific literature to enhance mobility like: static stretching, dynamic stretching, and myofascial release through foam rolling [1-3]. - References: 1. https://www.ncbi.nlm./pubmed/11992980 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm./pmc/articles/PMC3273886/ 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm./pmc/articles/PMC4637917/ |
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