Movement Podcast
Human movement is complex, fascinating, and affects us all. Our hosts, Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton, have dedicated their lives to understanding movement and have trained thousands of fitness and healthcare professionals worldwide with their holistic philosophy and approach. Listen as they discuss topics, speak with other industry experts, answer questions & give practical advice on how you can optimize the human body to be the best it can be.
Movement Podcast
Deep Squats and Stiff Ankles
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Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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Your ankles and your feet. Although they’re the foundation to so many different movements, the importance of a functional base can often get overlooked.
Today, the guys get into ankle injuries, deep squatting, and ideas to improve ankle mobility,
We discuss balance beam work, the need to get past temporary fixes, and how the culture you are raised in can influence your mobility.
And finally, we close the show with another Fireside Chat with Gray.
So let’s get going with today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.
SHOW NOTES & LINKS:
- FMS Level 1 Course
- Ankle & Foot Essentials YouTube Live
- White Board Talks: The Importance of the Ankle for Proper Movement
- The Naked Warrior: Master the Secrets of the Super-Strong--Using Bodyweight Exercises Only
- What is the SFMA?
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Why Gray didn't become an athletic trainer?
How common ankle injuries are?
The importance of walking to ankle health
Glute activation
Journey to regain a deep squat
Awareness of stiff ankles
Deep squatting
What causes a stiff ankle?
Kraus Weber Test
Downward surface training
Ankle mobility is often not a singular problem
Balance beam work
Set baseline, do something different, check it