3 Moves Your Body Is BEGGING You to Do! (UNDO LOST MOBILITY)
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Date: 2025-12-12
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louismartinez5211
I have never been able to sit crossed legged even as a child, sixty-six years old now and still can't, when I try i get a pinching pain in my hip lower back area. I can do one leg but the other has to be straight out or bent at a ninety degree position, or I just sit back with my hand and knees bent and at a forty-five degree position
I remember that I had a 1st grade teacher who was obsessed with someone who couldn't sit cross legged when we would all have to sit on the floor in a circle as she wanted everybody to sit cross legged while she read, instructed etc. and if you didn't she would point it out and try to make you sit crossed legged, if you couldn't she would call you out and make you sit at the back of the circle for being difficult.
Also during the seventies it was common at concerts as most were general admission and no seating on the floor, the thing to do was sit and watch the band's and sit crossed legged, I dreaded going to concerts, best thing that ever happened was if the band was good enough people would stand up to dance, couldn't wait for that to happen.
Other then that I have been healthy my whole life (no major illnesses, surgeries etc) always have exercised in one form or another, and I am thankful for that.
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I have never been able to sit crossed legged even as a child, sixty-six years old now and still can't, when I try i get a pinching pain in my hip lower back area. I can do one leg but the other has to be straight out or bent at a ninety degree position, or I just sit back with my hand and knees bent and at a forty-five degree position
I remember that I had a 1st grade teacher who was obsessed with someone who couldn't sit cross legged when we would all have to sit on the floor in a circle as she wanted everybody to sit cross legged while she read, instructed etc. and if you didn't she would point it out and try to make you sit crossed legged, if you couldn't she would call you out and make you sit at the back of the circle for being difficult.
Also during the seventies it was common at concerts as most were general admission and no seating on the floor, the thing to do was sit and watch the band's and sit crossed legged, I dreaded going to concerts, best thing that ever happened was if the band was good enough people would stand up to dance, couldn't wait for that to happen.
Other then that I have been healthy my whole life (no major illnesses, surgeries etc) always have exercised in one form or another, and I am thankful for that.
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athleanx
I’m a 64 woman and have been doing morning exercises. Have always struggled with stiffness and had 4 bad years with severe vertigo. For 10 years, I’ve made sure to do deep squats. I also realized recently that I need to make sure to work on my fast twitch muscles because if I squat in a tight location, I couldn’t get out of it bu just exploding upward. I had to position myself so I could push off with my but out. I have a fully torn left acl & meniscus which limits what I can do. So I started doing horse squats where I go down slowly and explode up. I’ve also started altering my wall push ups where I explode up and lower slowly. I think the fast twitch muscles are critical with aging!
I’m also working on dead hanging (but I can’t hold my full weight yet. It helps my shoulders and grip strength.
Finally, I bought a tanto training knife and am doing what’s called air cuts. I don’t really like exercising but really get a huge kick out ou wielding a long knife and slashing it in the air. When I get better with the 1st 2 cuts, I’ll add the next.
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I’m a 64 woman and have been doing morning exercises. Have always struggled with stiffness and had 4 bad years with severe vertigo. For 10 years, I’ve made sure to do deep squats. I also realized recently that I need to make sure to work on my fast twitch muscles because if I squat in a tight location, I couldn’t get out of it bu just exploding upward. I had to position myself so I could push off with my but out. I have a fully torn left acl & meniscus which limits what I can do. So I started doing horse squats where I go down slowly and explode up. I’ve also started altering my wall push ups where I explode up and lower slowly. I think the fast twitch muscles are critical with aging!
I’m also working on dead hanging (but I can’t hold my full weight yet. It helps my shoulders and grip strength.
Finally, I bought a tanto training knife and am doing what’s called air cuts. I don’t really like exercising but really get a huge kick out ou wielding a long knife and slashing it in the air. When I get better with the 1st 2 cuts, I’ll add the next.
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athleanx
Jeff. Thank you very much for all your content. Im sure i speak for many, but i really appreciate the science and the descriptions you provide in your videos. im 35 and worked construction. ive been off work for a couple months and been trying to build an app while at home. My body is so not used to sitting in one place that my lower back has started to hurt. i just came across your 5 motning stretches video and its what i needed. I started looking into your other videos for workouts and i am making a weekly plan thanks to your info.
I had a question if you come across my comment. Based on your experience, do you have dynamic stretches you would recommend to your followers to do before starting to exerrcise and static for after I want to make sure im learning right the first time and you are a very trusted source. Your episode on diary of a CEO has my wife and i rearranging our diets as well!
i wish you an awesome rest of the year and holidays! Thank you again for your time and effort to educate us!
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Jeff. Thank you very much for all your content. Im sure i speak for many, but i really appreciate the science and the descriptions you provide in your videos. im 35 and worked construction. ive been off work for a couple months and been trying to build an app while at home. My body is so not used to sitting in one place that my lower back has started to hurt. i just came across your 5 motning stretches video and its what i needed. I started looking into your other videos for workouts and i am making a weekly plan thanks to your info.
I had a question if you come across my comment. Based on your experience, do you have dynamic stretches you would recommend to your followers to do before starting to exerrcise and static for after I want to make sure im learning right the first time and you are a very trusted source. Your episode on diary of a CEO has my wife and i rearranging our diets as well!
i wish you an awesome rest of the year and holidays! Thank you again for your time and effort to educate us!
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tingliasmr
I've become more and more tense and tight from chronic anxiety and stress but also from way back in my late 20s' when I started Wing Chun Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dancing and weight training. Add remote working into the mix and my hips and shoulders are pretty stiff to say the least. I did ok with most of the moves but for some reason I can do the deep squat facing forward to a certain extent well but if I just squat down to the floor one of my achilles heels is extremely tight and inflexible compared to the other. I don't know if that makes sense. I think I can do the deep squat because I've got my feet faced out more and hunching forward so not doing it 100% correctly. I'm so glad I came across this video as the variations on the squat was an eye opener and I'm 54, just started HRT and need to really look after myself. Have a lovely day and thanks again. I needed this. :)
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I've become more and more tense and tight from chronic anxiety and stress but also from way back in my late 20s' when I started Wing Chun Kung Fu, Chinese Lion Dancing and weight training. Add remote working into the mix and my hips and shoulders are pretty stiff to say the least. I did ok with most of the moves but for some reason I can do the deep squat facing forward to a certain extent well but if I just squat down to the floor one of my achilles heels is extremely tight and inflexible compared to the other. I don't know if that makes sense. I think I can do the deep squat because I've got my feet faced out more and hunching forward so not doing it 100% correctly. I'm so glad I came across this video as the variations on the squat was an eye opener and I'm 54, just started HRT and need to really look after myself. Have a lovely day and thanks again. I needed this. :)
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spookybuk
Can you please do a general video about stretching Most of your videos on the subject appear to be very specific and I'm having trouble on where to start. I mean, when should I stretch Is it a problem to stretch before or after a workout Should I keep stretching and resistance training in different days, or something like that And what about stretching and cardio Should I keep stretching for the cardio days Is there such a thing as a too long stretching session How long should I devote to it daily I'm 45 and somewhat overweight. I just started working out (I was used to walking and swimming when I previously wanted to exercise.
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Can you please do a general video about stretching Most of your videos on the subject appear to be very specific and I'm having trouble on where to start. I mean, when should I stretch Is it a problem to stretch before or after a workout Should I keep stretching and resistance training in different days, or something like that And what about stretching and cardio Should I keep stretching for the cardio days Is there such a thing as a too long stretching session How long should I devote to it daily I'm 45 and somewhat overweight. I just started working out (I was used to walking and swimming when I previously wanted to exercise.
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danbarrette9888
He has some great advice and knowledge. He still hasn’t reached 70 and he probably spends his life in the gym. I on the other hand competed motor cross at a young age and sucked at it so lots of crashes. Then moved to rock climbing and had some pretty good wipe outs as well. And in between skied back country off cliffs. 14 surgeries later, broken bones, ligaments, tendons cartilage digits dismembered ya my body feels like it’s been abused. I’ve been told I still look good but lots of times I feel like shit. Had I not abused my body and having a blast doing it I’d probably be like the gym guy.
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He has some great advice and knowledge. He still hasn’t reached 70 and he probably spends his life in the gym. I on the other hand competed motor cross at a young age and sucked at it so lots of crashes. Then moved to rock climbing and had some pretty good wipe outs as well. And in between skied back country off cliffs. 14 surgeries later, broken bones, ligaments, tendons cartilage digits dismembered ya my body feels like it’s been abused. I’ve been told I still look good but lots of times I feel like shit. Had I not abused my body and having a blast doing it I’d probably be like the gym guy.
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cams3425
Thank you for the video. Your mobility is very impressive. While I have strength trained much of my life, I did not do a very good job of mobility unless rehabbing after an injury. As a mature adult it is tough to get into some of these positions but I do see the benefits of keeping flexible just as much if not more than strength. Appreciate the tutorial and will do my best to add it to my routine. I'll add injuries sometimes prevent us from our early age flexibility but we can continue to work on being as flexible as possible given those injuries. Thank you.
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Thank you for the video. Your mobility is very impressive. While I have strength trained much of my life, I did not do a very good job of mobility unless rehabbing after an injury. As a mature adult it is tough to get into some of these positions but I do see the benefits of keeping flexible just as much if not more than strength. Appreciate the tutorial and will do my best to add it to my routine. I'll add injuries sometimes prevent us from our early age flexibility but we can continue to work on being as flexible as possible given those injuries. Thank you.
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melissamartin9615
It's great that professionals are going back to basics!
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist of 10 years and my clients struggle to even turn over from supine to prone position on the massage table!
Seriously, they groan and grunt and tell me:
Give me a minute to roll over;
I am tired and weak.
I am absolutely astounded at the reconditioning of folks.
I myself have trouble with mobility as well; I am not judging others.
Thank you, Jeff.
You inspire me greatly.
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It's great that professionals are going back to basics!
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist of 10 years and my clients struggle to even turn over from supine to prone position on the massage table!
Seriously, they groan and grunt and tell me:
Give me a minute to roll over;
I am tired and weak.
I am absolutely astounded at the reconditioning of folks.
I myself have trouble with mobility as well; I am not judging others.
Thank you, Jeff.
You inspire me greatly.
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ferrm1992
Hello Jeff, maybe it’s a little unusual question, but been looking for some safe ways to work around my Spondylolisthesis (L5-S1) so naturally this has prevented me from putting too much weight over my shoulders that would compress my disks and haven’t been able to squat or deadlift. Any back & legs exercises or variations or adjustments you recommend to work around that, and be able to build a strong back & legs
Love your content, 10 years following your work, greetings from Nicaragua
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Hello Jeff, maybe it’s a little unusual question, but been looking for some safe ways to work around my Spondylolisthesis (L5-S1) so naturally this has prevented me from putting too much weight over my shoulders that would compress my disks and haven’t been able to squat or deadlift. Any back & legs exercises or variations or adjustments you recommend to work around that, and be able to build a strong back & legs
Love your content, 10 years following your work, greetings from Nicaragua
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CSenn_
Fantastic. I work out at a gym where most people are 10 to 20 yeas older than me and I’m not young! I’m in my early 50s. Watching people try to get on or off the floor during group strength training classes has absolutely hit home with me and has made me add weekly yoga. I also do malasana (that 1st squat down that you shower) just by committing to being like a kid and sitting on the ground at home, not just chairs. You are so well-rounded, Jeff! Superb.
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Fantastic. I work out at a gym where most people are 10 to 20 yeas older than me and I’m not young! I’m in my early 50s. Watching people try to get on or off the floor during group strength training classes has absolutely hit home with me and has made me add weekly yoga. I also do malasana (that 1st squat down that you shower) just by committing to being like a kid and sitting on the ground at home, not just chairs. You are so well-rounded, Jeff! Superb.
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Headhunta_Ray
In my olympic weightlifting days, we’d do crab walks in our warm ups. With the bar bare, we’d get into the bottom snatch position keeping the bar over our head with our backs straight. Take 5 steps forward and back, then twist side to side to stretch our hips and inner thighs fully. Real game changer. When i first started, i couldnt even squat all the way down without my heels lifting off the ground. That stretch fixed that real quick
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In my olympic weightlifting days, we’d do crab walks in our warm ups. With the bar bare, we’d get into the bottom snatch position keeping the bar over our head with our backs straight. Take 5 steps forward and back, then twist side to side to stretch our hips and inner thighs fully. Real game changer. When i first started, i couldnt even squat all the way down without my heels lifting off the ground. That stretch fixed that real quick
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richardmajor2563
Why we train is very important. I have wasted years in the gym by not having a true goal (get fit, get in shape are not goals); . As age increases the need to maintain mobility and to support and improve the activities I want to do is a very important goal. That goal and with sustainable diet changes (three years in- meat and some fresh vegs) I feel better than in the last 15 years!
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Why we train is very important. I have wasted years in the gym by not having a true goal (get fit, get in shape are not goals); . As age increases the need to maintain mobility and to support and improve the activities I want to do is a very important goal. That goal and with sustainable diet changes (three years in- meat and some fresh vegs) I feel better than in the last 15 years!
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dianekrenz6789
I understand your point but there are individual differences that prevent some from doing these. I do yoga and have good flexibility. However, I have extremely high arches which prevent my heels from touching the floor in a yogi squat. The point is to keep working on flexibility and not hold yourself to a rigid standard. Just my two cents.
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I understand your point but there are individual differences that prevent some from doing these. I do yoga and have good flexibility. However, I have extremely high arches which prevent my heels from touching the floor in a yogi squat. The point is to keep working on flexibility and not hold yourself to a rigid standard. Just my two cents.
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athleanx
There are some things we just shouldn't accept' about aging. Losing the mobility and flexibility that you once took for granted as a kid just isn't an option if you want to live a QUALITY life - not just a longer one. Can you squat down to the floor, keep your heels down and get your hands flat Be honest. Taking a poll here. Your opinion counts.
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There are some things we just shouldn't accept' about aging. Losing the mobility and flexibility that you once took for granted as a kid just isn't an option if you want to live a QUALITY life - not just a longer one. Can you squat down to the floor, keep your heels down and get your hands flat Be honest. Taking a poll here. Your opinion counts.
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jtuck682
Jeff, from the many comments you have received thus far, it can be seen that of the people that commented many are older like myself. Could please consider doing another video, perhaps with an older person outlining the steps that should be taken to regain the mobility to get into the position of squatting with the hands flat on the ground
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Jeff, from the many comments you have received thus far, it can be seen that of the people that commented many are older like myself. Could please consider doing another video, perhaps with an older person outlining the steps that should be taken to regain the mobility to get into the position of squatting with the hands flat on the ground
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12centuries
Your ability to put your hands flat on the ground 100% depends on your body's structure. Even if you have maximum flexibility, your limb length will determine whether or not you can achieve this. So if you've got all the flexibility and still can't do it, it may just be due to shorter arms, longer legs or both.
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Your ability to put your hands flat on the ground 100% depends on your body's structure. Even if you have maximum flexibility, your limb length will determine whether or not you can achieve this. So if you've got all the flexibility and still can't do it, it may just be due to shorter arms, longer legs or both.
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Mr_650S
athleanx. Jeff, I think standing up from a crossed leg sitting position is too dependent on morphology. You don’t have long limbs so it’s easier for you to get your CG over your feet.
I’d think squatting on your haunches and standing up is a fairer test, but again harder for long limbed people. (Me)
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athleanx. Jeff, I think standing up from a crossed leg sitting position is too dependent on morphology. You don’t have long limbs so it’s easier for you to get your CG over your feet.
I’d think squatting on your haunches and standing up is a fairer test, but again harder for long limbed people. (Me)
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AC-vr5cv
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If you’re in your 20s or 30s and think your energy’s fine, it’s not. Do yourself a favor and read book called TestoGenesis Protocol by Angelico. It’s the kind of stuff no doctor or influencer ever talks about. Pure truth about testosterone and how to keep it strong for life.
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Whykikamoocow
So essentially at a certain age you realize that all the high impact high intensity BS that is pushed by so called fitness gurus comes to bite them on the arse later on in life. the Japanese worked this out many years ago. good luck with your new journey to repair your body
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So essentially at a certain age you realize that all the high impact high intensity BS that is pushed by so called fitness gurus comes to bite them on the arse later on in life. the Japanese worked this out many years ago. good luck with your new journey to repair your body
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paulcrook2846
Quality session to refresh previous work plus add extra moves AND reinvigorate the drive to do the test of standing and sitting from to cross legged - never fully managed now back working toward this. Do it before I am 70 - a few months following your programming Cheers
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Quality session to refresh previous work plus add extra moves AND reinvigorate the drive to do the test of standing and sitting from to cross legged - never fully managed now back working toward this. Do it before I am 70 - a few months following your programming Cheers
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