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Aug 25
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The Truth About How To Improve Your Mobi...

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Is everything you believe about mobility, posture, and flexibility wrong? Soft tissue expert Lenny Parracino is here to challenge what you think you know about your body.


On this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with Lenny about the real science behind movement. Discover what fascia is, why your muscles get stiff, and the truth about pain. This discussion gives you the tools to understand your body better.


Learn why some of the most common exercises might be holding you back and how to properly care for your body to move better and feel stronger. Find out how to address your body’s unique needs to improve your training and daily life.



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Chapters:

0:00 - Why Barbell Curls Can Be Dangerous 

1:09 - How Aging Affects Your Body’s Tissue 

3:14 - How Your Brain Learns to Move 

4:51 - The Man Who Lost the Feeling in His Body 

8:50 - Why Better Movement Alone Isn't the Answer 

12:27 - Structure vs. Function Explained 

14:40 - Why Elite Athletes Have Hidden Weaknesses 

22:56 - Understanding Joints & Your Movement Potential 

26:45 - The Real Reason Your Back Spasms After Sitting 

32:20 - When to Use Dumbbells Instead of a Barbell 

35:50 - Essential Books for Understanding the Body 

44:22 - What is Fascia & Why is it Important? 

52:48 - The Truth About "Recoil" and "Fascia Training" 

58:41 - Can Lifting Weights Hurt Your Athleticism? 

1:08:20 - What a Pro Athlete's Tissue Feels Like 

1:15:38 - The Real Cause of Muscle Soreness (DOMS) 

1:24:23 - Proving Soft Tissue Work is Not a Placebo 

1:33:34 - The Complex Science of Where Pain Comes From 

1:42:26 - How to Do Your Own Soft Tissue Work at Home 

2:04:54 - Top Experts to Learn From 

2:17:23 - The Ultimate Framework for Creating Any Workout

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