Does lifting weights make you stiff?

Tom Merrick is well known for offering honest, practical advice on flexibility and mobility training. His work keeps it simple without overcomplicating the process, and he will help you understand common myths around stretching.

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(0:00) - Does lifting weights make you stiff?

(7:26) - I'm naturally inflexible

(10:28) - The reality of stretching

(21:47) - Stretching makes you weaker

(23:18) - What is perfect techinque?

(27:03) - Advice for training as you get older

(30:56) - Should you stretch everyday?

(37:27) - Can everyone learn side splits?

(41:47) - Stretch harder to improve faster

(46:24) - Injury stories and stupid mistakes

(51:46) - Bulletproof exercises don't exist

(54:39) - Longevity training looks like this

(58:52) - How many stretches do you need?

(1:03:08) - Posture and pain explained

(1:08:41) - Muscle imbalances should be fixed?

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