Is mobility bad for you

Had a good question in from Trevor last week

 

And it was about mobility

 

Now mobility is something we obviously value, but in a certain way

 

Here is what we got asked

 

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Hi Guys

 

Im interested in purchasing the Ultimate Mobility Plan

 

But the issue I have is that I’ve read stretching before training or bowling isnt good for you and can lead to losing power

 

I suffer with a bad back so I think it’ll do me good but im worried my bowling might suffer

 

Thanks for taking the time to read this

 

Trevor

 

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Great question

 

And to be honest it is probably something that should be made clearer

 

Ill answer in 2 points

 

The first is that yep, doing some static stretching before a power exercises like bowling has been shown to lead to a decrease in power in some cases

 

But, and this is the kicker

 

Mobility isnt stretching

 

Far from it

 

To be honest id take out the words stability and mobility and lump them all has movement

 

As you need the right balance between the 2 to function as you want, and should

 

The mobility plan is about finding out what your issues are, and addressing them

Taking you through simple assessments to do at home which show you where your issues are, then giving you the motor control exercises that help to correct them

 

The brain needs to understand what you are trying to do, which is why we keep away from just sitting there stretching

 

We are trying to restore full movement and control, not put strain on a muscle which is already tight

 

A lot of the issues we see are from people doing that, feeling a tight hammy then stretching it till they cant anymore, and being surprised when it doesn’t get better

 

Once you understand how to assess yourself you have a blue print for staying health and on the park, when we can get back on it!

 

Hit this link to find out more https://www.cricketstrength.com/ultimate-mobility-for-cricket

 

Or join us in the Inner Circle where Steffan and Myself are doing a live Q&A tomorrow at 5pm GMT

 

Here is the link for that https://www.cricketstrength.com/inner-circle

 

Lets get after it

 

Dewsy