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What is mobility?
Mobility isn’t just flexibility. It’s strength in motion. Learn how mobility training enhances movement, power, and injury prevention.
Paco Raven
February 26th, 2025
Definition:
Mobility is the ability to move a joint through its full range of motion while maintaining strength and control. It combines flexibility, stability, and motor control to allow efficient and pain-free movement.
Table of Contents
Why Mobility is More Than Just Stretching
Stretching feels good. But mobility is what keeps you moving well.
A lot of athletes think mobility means touching your toes or holding a deep stretch. But mobility isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about movement quality. If you can bend but can’t control that movement, it won’t help you on the field.
Every sport demands different ranges of motion. A weightlifter needs deep ankle and hip mobility for a squat. A sprinter needs hip extension to drive forward. A boxer needs shoulder mobility to throw efficient punches. The key? Mobility that matches your sport.
Mobility isn’t just injury prevention. It’s performance. If you’re tight in the wrong places, you lose power. If your hips don’t move well, your sprint stride shortens. If your shoulders are stiff, your shot mechanics suffer. Mobility lets you use your full athletic potential.
Key Aspects of Mobility
Joint range of motion – How far a joint can move actively.
Motor control – Stability and coordination within movement.
Tissue quality – Muscle and fascia health for fluid movement.
Strength in range – The ability to control movement in end ranges.