Becoming a Supple Leopard
Based on the premise that dysfunctional movement patterns impede athletic performance, the author presents the construction and function of his own movement and mobility system, based on his midline stabilization and organization, one-joint rule and laws of torque movement principles, all to remedy body stiffness, prevent injuries and improve and extend athletic capabilities.
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- I had not heard of Deskbound, but his other book on stretching is an incredible resource (Becoming a supple leopard).
- YMMV
I lift on the regular, train with a PT that specializes in mobility and strength who works with pro athletes. If I don't adhere to a nightly, consistent stretching regiment before bed that includes a bit of yoga and a number of other key movements, I sleep like poo.
Highly recommend the book; Becoming a Supple Leopard [1]
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performan...
- I suffered from mild bruxism about 10 years ago and have had several bouts of TMJD where I couldn’t close one side of my jaw. For me, the key has been poor posture induced by stress; these bouts coincide with heavy laptop and mobile phone use (neck angle forward and down). What fixed it for me was switching to a good desktop set-up whenever possible and self-treatment via Kelly Starrett’s Becoming A Supple Leopard (there is whole section in the second edition on neck and jaw). He has good general advice in this video as well - https://youtu.be/kfg_e6YG37U
I haven’t used the mouthguard now in probably 5 or more years.
- Consider reading the Mindbody Solution. It’s a seemingly absurd book which I found to be a helpful perspective on addressing unexplained pain.
Also read Becoming a Supple Leopard. Also seems ridiculous but offers important perspective on referred pain and resolving issues all over the body through self massage, PT, and exercise.
- I recommend Limber 11 to get started: https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/limber-11-the-only-lower-bo...
Eventually you'll need to fine tune the program according to your needs. Becoming A Supple Leopard is basically the encyclopedia for mobility programs/exercises: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supple-Leopard-2nd-Performan...
- Bike, hard. Support that with Becoming a Supple Leopard, to avoid injury.
