You might think that mobility and flexibility are the same, but they are actually two distinct concepts. Flexibility refers to “the ability of a muscle or muscle group to lengthen passively through a range of motion,” whereas mobility is “the ability of a joint to move actively through a range of motion.”
When your joints have good mobility, you’re less likely to experience injuries and more likely to perform better during physical activity. Improved mobility leads to a longer, healthier athletic life and allows for a greater range of motion. For example, being able to squat fully beyond ninety degrees enhances glute activation, which boosts strength and power by engaging more muscle groups.
There are several effective ways to improve mobility. These include exercises like shoulder rotations using the CARs method and performing deep squats.
