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#341 Lucas Hardie - Stretching, Flexibility, and Strength Training

Feb 25, 2025

Lucas Hardie, known as @rangeofstrength on Instagram, is a coach specializing in unconventional strength and flexibility training. He discusses the importance of integrating flexibility into strength routines while debunking common misconceptions about stretching. Lucas emphasizes progressive overload in mobility training, shares insights on hypermobility, and promotes the Jefferson curl as a valuable technique. He also highlights the value of personalized training approaches and upcoming workshops in Austin focused on safe movement exploration and injury rehabilitation.

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Quick takeaways

Exploring unconventional movements in training promotes a deeper understanding of body mechanics and fosters both strength and mobility development.

Goal-oriented flexibility training emphasizes building strength and control through structured programs, debunking misconceptions about stretching diminishing strength.

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Understanding Unconventional Movement

Exploring unconventional gym exercises can enhance understanding of the body and improve strength and mobility. Many individuals begin their fitness journey with a standard approach, but as they progress, they benefit from exploring movements outside traditional routines. By integrating unique movements, practitioners can better understand vulnerable positions and how to handle their bodies in various scenarios. This approach allows for a greater appreciation of the value of unconventional training methods and encourages individuals to find opportunities for exploration and growth in their exercises.

Intro

3min

Unconventional Movement in Strength Training

9min

Understanding the Jefferson Curl and Its Applications in Strength Training

4min

Flexibility and Strength: Redefining Training Approaches

20min

Rethinking Technique in Strength Training

9min

Exploring Flexibility and Strength Training Workshops

2min

Lucas Hardie aka RangeofStrength has fascinating media and training resources. Lucas shares his knowledge and experience with an unconventional approach to resistance training that merges strength and flexibility.

In this episode Lucas talks about:

-Why we should expand our training and our body to exercises and positions outside the traditional array of common gym exercises.

-The relationship between strength and flexibility, how they’re not in direct opposition.

-Misconceptions about flexibility.

-Differentiating flexibility from hyper-mobility.

-Why some variability in form from rep to rep is actually a good thing.

-And much more

00:58 Unconventional Strength and Flexibility Training

02:43 Defining Unconventional Movements

03:19 Progressive Overload in Mobility Training

06:04 Jordan Syatt's Flexibility Journey

09:13 Flexibility Training for Everyone

17:14 Misconceptions About Flexibility

22:46 Stretching and Injury Risk

25:24 Hypermobility and Strength Training

28:39 Practical Unconventional Exercises

39:48 Rehabilitation and Strength Training

44:30 Workshops and Resources

45:52 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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