That\u2019s something mobility and strength coach Tom Morrison<\/a> wants more people to take on board. In his latest reel<\/a>, he highlights all the \u2018crazy ways\u2019 our bodies can move, and why limiting yourself to traditional strength training moves can exacerbate stiffness and pain. <\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s important to look for specific weaknesses and differences side to side, but also don\u2019t forget to add variance too,\u2019 he wrote in the caption. \u2018Don\u2019t forget you\u2019re an amazing piece of kit that can move in all kinds of wonderful ways \u2013 never limit yourself.\u2019 <\/p>\n In the video, he demonstrates how to incorporate more of this \u2018weird\u2019 movement into your routine using just a resistance band. From cross-body chops to rotated pulls, he says the key is to \u2018do whatever you can think of\u2019 to ensure no muscle is left out. <\/p>\n The video triggered some debate in the comment section, with a few coaches arguing that there\u2019s no need for this kind of movement if you\u2019re doing regular strength training which targets multiple large muscle groups and doing regular mobility practices. <\/p>\n But Morrison was keen to highlight that these movements aren\u2019t meant to replace traditional strength training \u2013 they’re simply meant to complement it. <\/p>\n Why ‘Weird’ Movements Are Good for You<\/p>\n It\u2019s an approach Men\u2019s Health fitness director and personal trainer Andrew Tracey<\/a> says can be beneficial \u2013 especially when it comes to adding in a form of rotation. <\/p>\n \u2018Most movements in the gym take place in what’s known as the sagittal plane \u2013 simply moving up and down, or back and forth \u2013 so including some sort of rotation for all of your joints is vital for a three-dimensional programme,\u2019 he says. <\/p>\n \u2018As Morrison points out here, that doesn’t have to mean overhauling your entire programme, just spending some time before, after, or in between your regular programming exploring some different ways of moving. Despite protests from strength coaches that this type of movement is a waste of time, it’s not an \u201ceither\/or\u201d but more of a \u201cyes, and…\u201d.\u2019 <\/p>\n He continues: \u2018Anyone who has ever picked up an injury, or even just stiffness, from weight training will relate to the ‘moving like a robot’ comment, and this type of exploratory movement where you simply find what’s stiff and play around with more flowing, ununiform movements, working in to and loosening up what’s stiff and unresponsive can be incredible for getting you back into more natural feeling movement.\u2019 Tracey says it\u2019s an approach he\u2019s benefitted from personally in the past \u2013 and something he prescribes to clients and friends who are looking for help with mobility. <\/p>\n \u2018Anecdotally, I’ve suffered from lower back disc injuries for many years, and when they are aggravated\/ reoccur, spending some time on the floor simply rolling around, freestyling and working into and through the painful ‘sticking points’ has been of great relief,\u2019 he says. \u2018This is also something I’ve prescribed to clients and friends who have reported similar relief.\u2019 <\/p>\n FitBeast Resistance Bands Set, 5 Levels (Spectrum 5-170 LBS) Now 14% Off<\/p>\n The Bottom Line<\/p>\n He concludes: \u2018Don’t sleep on the importance and efficacy of exploring ‘weird’ looking movement patterns. They can be a great diagnostic tool and an excellent complement to more ‘regular’ strength training.\u2019 <\/p>\n At the end of the day, if you keep the load light and make sure, you\u2019re warmed up beforehand, setting aside a few minutes for this kind of movement (for example, at the end of your normal workout) is ideal for keeping your body strong and supple. After all, as the saying goes: \u2018If you don\u2019t use it, you lose it\u2019. <\/p>\n If there\u2019s one thing Kori Sampson knows, it\u2019s how to optimise your body composition for performance. To tap into his knowledge as an elite athlete and coach, we asked him to create a 4-week plan to help you move faster, recover quicker and keep pushing when the fatigue sets in \u2013 all while improving your muscle-to-fat ratio.<\/p>\n Ready to build muscle, burn fat and come out the other side looking, feeling and performing better? Click here<\/a> to get 14 days of free access to the plan via the Men\u2019s Health app.<\/p>\n Lauren Geall is deputy site editor for Women\u2019s Health UK and Men\u2019s Health UK. She graduated from Exeter University with a BA in English Literature before studying an MA in Magazine Journalism at City, University London. She\u2019s been writing about health, fitness and wellbeing for over five years, with a total of seven years in digital journalism. Prior to her current role, she worked at Stylist as the acting health and fitness editor. As well as being a keen runner, Lauren is passionate about women\u2019s sport and can often be found cheering on Arsenal Women at the Emirates or keeping tabs on the Red Roses\u2019 latest win.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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