February 24, 2021
Improving your movement patterns and performance output with Dr. Kelly Starrett #163
Muscle IntelligenceAbout this episode
Dr. Kelly Starrett joins me on today's episode to share his expertise about the prerequisites of movement and training, and a systems approach to improving your ranges of motion and ultimately your performance. Dr. Kelly Starrett – also known as the Supple Leopard - is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. To find out more about Kelly, please visit: Website: The Ready State Instagram: @thereadystate YouTube Kelly's 10min Morning Routine: https://members.thereadystate.com/blogs/10-minute-morning-mobility-routine/ Kelly's books: https://members.thereadystate.com/product-category/books/ Time Stamps: [0:55] – Introducing guest Kelly Starrett [2:26] – Real Mushrooms [5:50] – Kelly's approach to mobility in bodybuilding [8:35] – Bio-motor-output [9:15] – Bookmarks around function [10:30] – Mobility and movement control [11:20] – Pain is a request from your body [12:00] – Normative ranges of motion [12:45] – How to program for mobility progress [14:35] – Determining the starting point [18:15] – Identifying patterns [19:20] – Assessment framework [24:10] – Your range of motion changes daily [26:40] – Working on density [29:30] – Flexibility, mobility, stretching? [32:00] – Language is key: You're not in rehab, you're training. [33:35] – Creating shapes [35:35] – Comprehensive models [36:19] – Breathing and the spine [39:40] – Lower back pain [41:10] – Kelly's morning practice [43:13] – Foot function [49:55] – Eye tracking [53:10] – Kelly's non-negotiables [55:25] – What are you training for? [56:50] – Kelly's new book [1:00:07] – Find Kelly here Mentioned: Slack Block - https://www.slackbow.com Today's Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor Real Mushrooms for supporting our podcast and for bringing you the best quality organic mushroom extracts on the market. Real Mushrooms emphasizes the REAL, because many so-called "mushroom" products on the market don't contain 100% mushrooms. To learn more, please visit Real Mushrooms . Code BEN at checkout gets you 30% off your first purchase, and code MUSCLE 20% off for returning customers.