Barbell Medicine Podcast Bonus Episode: Stretching, Range of Motion, Tiger Woods x BBM, Low Back Pain, and More!
Aug 30, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of stretching techniques and their personalizations for better mobility. Dive into the benefits of dynamic weightlifting over traditional static stretches. Enjoy quirky anecdotes on deep tissue massages, including an unexpected cornflake twist. Explore evolving guidelines for cardio workouts and get insights on managing back pain while maintaining a robust strength training routine. This engaging discussion blends expert advice with personal stories, keeping you entertained and informed!
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Skip Nonspecific Stretching
- Avoid nonspecific stretching if your goals are strength and time efficiency.
- Use task-specific exposure (warmups or position practice) instead of foam-rolling or band tricks.
Mobility Is Specific To The Task
- Mobility and flexibility are task-specific skills you earn by exposing yourself to needed positions.
- Gradual progressive exposure to the exact positions you need functions as training, not generic stretching.
Warm Up With Position Drills
- Warm up with position-specific drills (e.g., paused bodyweight squats) before heavy lifts.
- Progress into loaded or more extreme positions gradually rather than relying on static/stretching aids.