Episode 24: Interview with Emmet Louis

Episode 24: Flexibility for lifters - how to become the slinkiest sloth in the gym   Yusef interviews Emmet Louis - ex-circus performer, acrobat and movement specialist who has a solid empirical grounding in the strength world and theory, and an extremely effective approach to flexibility.   We discuss:   - Clearing up flexibility vs mobility - Is getting mobile really as secretive as “45 day wushu protocols” or can we all just crack on and dispel the mysticism? - Why is flexibility important for the average Joe? And why for someone training for strength/hypertrophy? - Flexion intolerant back pain, lifters always in extension - Some example targets to work towards - How to hit better positions in your lifts - Is it possible to pursue strength and flexibilty concurrently, and make progress? - Timelines and expectations   Follow Emmet Louis here for more: Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVaACTqzXeU07ebURib1xwA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmetlouis/ Blog: https://emmetlouis.wordpress.com