The Tim Ferriss Show

#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance

50 snips
Jul 1, 2015
Guest
Kelly Starrett
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Kelly's Journey to Mobility

  • Kelly Starrett ignored early warning signs like hand weakness and form deterioration, prioritizing athletic performance over addressing these issues.
  • He only began to prioritize mobility after experiencing significant injury, learning from his girlfriend and rowing partner's experiences.
INSIGHT

Overextension and Stiffness

  • Overextending in Olympic lifting led to backaches and tight quads for Kelly Starrett.
  • Prioritizing spinal organization and bracing helped release his quads and alleviate knee pain, emphasizing the importance of proper movement mechanics.
ANECDOTE

15-Minute Mobility Magic

  • Kelly Starrett committed to 15 minutes of daily mobility work, finding this duration effective for adherence and significant change.
  • This approach, focusing on one problem for a few weeks, addressed issues like stiff quads, tight shoulders, and poor posture.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app