RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman

Should You Get Certified? How to Choose the Right Education for You👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network💡 Not all certifications are created equal. And more letters after your name won’t guarantee better outcomes.In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus discuss what it really means to become a skilled practitioner — and why many educational paths lead to confusion instead of clarity. This episode introduces the new UHPC Practitioner Certification Pathway, but it’s more than an announcement. It’s a guide to rethinking your development as a professional.Whether you’re early in your career or trying to untangle years of accumulated techniques, this conversation will help you reflect on what kind of learning process actually produces skill — and how to assess whether your current education model is serving you.You’ll learn:🔸 The difference between being tool-rich vs. skill-poor🔸 Why a decision-making framework matters more than memorizing techniques🔸 How the UHPC Curriculum builds practitioner-level reasoning across health and performance🔸 What certification should actually prove — and why that includes in-person assessment🔸 Why the “fragment problem” makes learning harder, not easier🔸 How to build depth, coherence, and repeatability in your client outcomes🧠 This isn’t about collecting more acronyms. It’s about becoming someone who knows what to do, when, and why — across any client presentation.🚀 Join the UHP Network FREE🎓 Take the Free Model 101 Course and Decision-Making Course📂 Access free articles, Q&A calls, and training content🧑‍💻 Learn directly from Bill Hartman👉 https://www.uhp.network⏱️ Chapters0:00 — Certifications, Tools, and What Actually Makes You Better1:00 — Why Decision-Making Is the Real Foundation4:35 — The UHPC Certification Pathway Overview6:45 — From Novice to Practitioner: What the Curriculum Builds9:25 — Structuring the Learning Path for Depth, Not Just Info12:33 — The Role of Community and Support in Learning18:38 — What Makes Certification Hard — and Why That Matters📅 New episodes every other Tuesday at 12 PM ET🎧 Subscribe for reasoning-based education built on the UHPC Model🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/🌐 Website: https://billhartmanpt.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT💪 Train with BillLooking for the only training system built fully on the UHPC Model?Join the RECON community:🏋️ https://www.reconu.co#uhpc #BillHartman #PractitionerEducation #Coaching #HealthAndPerformance #Biomechanics #Certifications #Rehab #ContinuingEducation #UHPNetwork

Balanced training isn’t about push vs pull. It’s about pressure, shape, and strategy.👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network💡 Most training imbalances aren’t muscle problems. They’re compressive strategies that limit movement options.In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus challenge the traditional idea of “balanced training” and explain why pushing and pulling are not opposites at all. They explore how all loaded exercise increases compression, how force production shapes the body, and why chasing symmetry in the gym often creates the very problems people are trying to fix.You’ll learn:🔸 Why push and pull exercises create similar compressive outcomes🔸 How anterior to posterior thorax compression drives common posture myths🔸 Why rows, presses, squats, and deadlifts all bias internal rotation under load🔸 The real difference between training for health vs training for aesthetics🔸 What “balance” actually means if your goal is to feel good and move well🔸 How to reduce compression without giving up strength or performance⚠️ Doing more pulling to “fix” pushing doesn’t restore movement. It often increases the same pressure in a different way.🧠 If this reframes how you think about exercise balance, it’s because you’re hearing it from the source of the UHPC Model.🚀 Join the UHP Network FREE🎓 Take the Free Model 101 Course and Decision-Making Course📂 Access free articles and case studies on health and performance🧑‍💻 Learn directly from Bill Hartman👉 https://www.uhp.network⏱️ Chapters0:00 — What Is Balanced Training, Really?Bill and Chris break down why push vs pull is a false dichotomy and where the idea came from.10:50 — Compression Is the Common DenominatorAll loaded exercise increases pressure. The stronger you get, the more compression you can create.16:57 — Health Goals vs Aesthetic GoalsWhy looking strong often reflects a highly compressed strategy that does not always feel good long term.25:30 — What Balance Actually MeansTrue balance is the ability to access movement options and reduce compression when needed.33:00 — Longevity, Consistency, and Feeling GoodWhy restoring relative movement matters more than chasing symmetry or volume.📅 New episodes every other Tuesday at 12 PM ET🎧 Subscribe for reasoning-based education built on the UHPC Model🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/🌐 Website: https://billhartmanpt.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT💪 Train with BillLooking for the only training system built fully on the UHPC Model?Join the RECON community:🏋️ https://www.reconu.co#UHPC #BalancedTraining #BillHartman #StrengthTraining #HealthAndPerformance #Biomechanics #Coaching #Rehab

Shoulder pain isn't a mystery. It's a strategy.👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network💡 Shoulder impingement isn't caused by a faulty shoulder. It's a shape problem.In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus break down the three common types of shoulder impingement (and one bonus type). They focus on constraint, space access, and thorax behavior instead of outdated diagnoses.You’ll learn:🔸 Why impingement isn't about the rotator cuff, and what to look at instead🔸 How thorax compression creates the illusion of local shoulder dysfunction🔸 What painful arc, Hawkins-Kennedy, and overhead symptoms really mean🔸 How anterior, lateral, and superior pain patterns reflect specific compressive strategies🔸 Practical approaches to restore internal rotation and reclaim shoulder space⚠️ Diagnoses like "biceps tendonitis" or "rotator cuff syndrome" only make sense when the thorax is ignored.🧠 If this clicks for you, it's because you're hearing it from the source of coherence.🚀 Join the UHP Network FREE🎓 Take the Free Model 101 Course, Assessment 101 Course, and Anatomy 101 Course📂 Access free case studies and articles on health and performance🧑‍💻 Learn directly from Bill Hartman👉 https://www.uhp.network⏱️ Chapters0:00 — What Is Shoulder Impingement, Really?Bill and Chris lay the foundation. Shoulder pain is a space problem, not a tissue failure.4:05 — Three Types of ImpingementThey explain the mechanics behind Hawkins-Kennedy, painful arc, and Neer’s sign. Each tells a different story about compression and constraint.12:39 — The Real Root CauseMost shoulder pain starts in the thorax. Local symptoms are just the last stop in a long chain of shape loss.17:49 — Compression Patterns and Shoulder BehaviorThey explore how dorsal rostral and anterior thorax compression drive compensatory strategies in the shoulder.25:36 — Practical Fixes That Actually WorkThis segment gives listeners concrete tools for reclaiming internal rotation and reducing shoulder pressure without chasing the pain.📅 New episodes every other Tuesday at 12 PM ET🎧 Subscribe for reasoning-based education built on the UHPC Model🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/🌐 Website: https://billhartmanpt.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT💪 Train with BillLooking for the only training system built fully on the UHPC Model?Join the RECON community:🏋️ https://www.reconu.co#UHPC #ShoulderPain #BillHartman #Biomechanics #Coaching #Rehab #Performance #StrategicResistance

The ISA isn’t the answer. It’s the question.👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network💡 Most people measuring ISAs are looking for a fixed answer. But in the UHPC Model, the infrasternal angle (ISA) isn’t a number — it’s a behavior. And if you’re basing your entire intervention strategy off “wide vs narrow,” you’re likely missing the point.In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, we break down what the ISA really tells you (and what it doesn’t). You’ll learn:🔸 Why the ISA is a proxy measure.🔸 The most common errors people make when assessing rib cage shape.🔸 How compression, compensatory strategy, and behavior blur structural bias.🔸 When your “narrow” isn’t really narrow — and how to know.🔸 Why trusting the process matters more than getting the angle right.🧠 The ISA doesn’t predict outcomes. The response to intervention does. Learn how to measure, sense, and course-correct inside the only coherent movement model that connects structure, behavior, and constraint.🚀 Join the UHP Network FREE🎓 Take the Free Model 101 Course, Assessment 101 Course, & Decision-Making Course📂 Access free Q&A calls, case studies, and movement articles🧑‍💻 Learn directly from Bill Hartman👉 https://www.uhp.network⏱️ Chapters0:00 — Why the ISA conversation keeps coming backHow the YouTube algorithm loves ISA content — but it often draws people in through the wrong lens. 1:50 — What the ISA actually isIt’s a proxy for rib cage behavior during breathing — and it requires context, structure, and experience to interpret properly.4:36 — Experience matters more than accuracyThe difference between making a wrong call and letting the response reveal your answer.10:52 — What not to do when measuring ISABill explains why using a goniometer or basing your entire intervention off of ISA alone will lead you down the wrong path.13:44 — Archetypes, compensation, and behaviorHow structure becomes more apparent after compensation is resolved and why this trips people up.19:36 — Why behavior reveals more than structureISA “types” can look the same under compression. 22:36 — Measurement is a beginning, not a conclusionThis wraps with how to let the system show you where to go — even if your initial measurement was off — by using process, and KPIs.📅 New episodes every other Tuesday @ 12 PM ET🎧 Subscribe for direct-from-the-source education on the UHPC Model.🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/🌐 Website: https://billhartmanpt.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT💪 Train with BillLooking for the only training program built from the ground up on the UHPC Model?Join the growing RECON community:🏋️ https://www.reconu.co#UHPC #ISA #InfrasternalAngle #BillHartman #CompressionExpansion #UHPCModel #MovementAssessment #Coaching #Biomechanics

Stretching ≠ solving hamstring tightness. 👉 Start learning FREE at https://www.uhp.network💡 Feeling “tight hamstrings” doesn’t mean your hamstrings are short and need to be stretched. It means your system is expressing a strategy under load. In this episode of the UHPC Podcast, Bill Hartman and Chris Wicus walk through why stretching often makes hamstring tightness worse — and what actually drives lasting change.You’ll learn:🔸 Why hamstring “tightness” is usually a protective output, not a length problem. 🔸 How anterior orientation and forward projection create false tension. 🔸 Why toe-touching improves on a ramp (and what that really tells you). 🔸 How to use shape change and pressure management to restore movement. 🔸 A 3-step sequence to reduce tension without pulling on tissue.⚠️ This isn’t about flexibility. It’s about energy management and the ability to yield. 🧠 If this clicks, it’s because you’re finally hearing it from a system that sees the whole.🚀 Join the UHP Network FREE🎓 Take the Free Model 101 Course, Decision-Making Course, & Anatomy 101 Course 📂 Access free case studies & performance articles 🧑‍💻 Learn directly from Bill Hartman 👉 https://www.uhp.network⏱️ Chapters0:00 — Understanding Hamstring Tightness Bill and Chris break down why “tight hamstrings” aren’t about length but sensation — and how tension emerges from system strategy, not isolated muscle behavior.5:53 — The Mechanics of Stretching They dig into why stretching feels good temporarily but often reinforces compensatory patterns — and how to test whether you’re actually changing anything.11:41 — Gravity Management and Body Positioning Here’s where the real insight hits: how your relationship to the ground, orientation, and forward projection drive the sensation of tightness — and how tools like ramps help clarify position.17:48 — Practical Strategies for Hamstring Relief A three-step progression using foam rolling, positional breathing, and ramp toe-touches to resolve tension through shape change and delayed propulsion.📅 New episodes every other Tuesday @ 12 PM ET 🎧 Subscribe for clarity-driven reasoning and direct-from-the-source education on the UHPC Model. 🔔 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ 🌐 Website: https://billhartmanpt.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT💪 Train with BillLooking for the only training program built from the ground up on the UHPC Model? Join the growing RECON community: 🏋️ https://www.reconu.co#UHPC #HamstringTightness #StopStretching #BillHartman #RECONprogram #Coaching #Performance #Biomechanics

Stop guessing with assessments. Start learning from the source.Free courses and the new Assessment 101 are waiting for you: http://UHP.networkThink you know how to assess a squat? Think again.In this episode, Bill Hartman and Chris dismantle the myth of “squat as pattern” and show you how to actually use squats as diagnostic behavior. The focus is on propulsion, internal rotation, and how the system expresses its real strategy.You’ll never look at a butt wink, heel lift, or shift the same way again.What You’ll LearnWhy squats are not universal patterns. They are outputs of constraintHow to read internal rotation within a squatWhy “fixing form” can remove the evidence you're looking forHow propulsion phases show up during descent and returnWhy ramps, heel lifts, and load are strategic resistanceThe difference between limitation and protective behaviorHow to connect squat behavior with table test findingsWhy “stance” language confuses what is actually happeningEpisode Timestamps 00:00 – Squatting Isn’t a Pattern 01:26 – Strategy Over Shape: Reading the Squat 03:48 – Stop Over-Coaching: Let Behavior Speak 06:13 – Observation over Correction: How to Set It Up 09:05 – Shifts, Reach, and Posterior Orientation 11:44 – Complex Movements Mirror the Table Tests 14:19 – Squatting as Phases of Propulsion 17:34 – Manipulating Propulsion with Constraints 20:34 – Strategic Resistance: Ramps, Heels, and Load 25:35 – Goblet vs Plate Reach: IR Strategies in ActionAssessment 101 is coming soon to http://UHP.networkSign up now to get early access, plus these free resources:Model 101 CourseDecision-Making CoursePropulsive Anatomy IntroWeekly Q&A calls and content archive with UHP+ membershipStart learning the UHPC Model from the source and make sense of your assessments.Stay ConnectedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/Train with Bill: https://www.reconu.coPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrdPodcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221Website: https://billhartmanpt.com/📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT🔖 Hashtags#SquatAssessment #PropulsionPhases #StrategicResistance #UHPCModel #Biomechanics #InternalRotationMatters #AssessDontCorrect #MovementStrategy #StrengthCoach #HumanMovement

It is so much more than biomechanics… → Join http://UHP.network FREE to start learning.Not a pattern. Not a form. A strategy. This episode redefines everything you thought you knew about squatting — through the lens of the Unified Health & Performance Continuum (UHPC) Model.00:00 – Intro: Squat ≠ Pattern01:38 – Strategic Resistance Explained05:01 – Why Movement Patterns Fail07:06 – No Ideal, Just Strategy10:05 – Olympic Lifts & Deep Squat Variability13:29 – Squatting Through the Lens of Propulsion15:43 – Developmental Alignment: Babies & Broad Jumps17:14 – Forward Motion is the Only Motion20:17 – Containment vs. Reversal21:38 – Losing Early Propulsion = Rigid Squats22:48 – Wide Archetypes & Foot Position23:59 – Episode Wrap-Up: Not a Pattern24:13 – Bonus Question: What Are You Watching? Subscribe for more episodes that redefine movement through the UHPC Model. #Squat #UHPCModel #BillHartman #StrategicResistance #ShapeChange #ForwardMotion #MovementIsBehavior #CoachingBetterLEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

"You’re Not Measuring What You Think: Movement Screens, Compensations, and Energetic Behavior" → Join http://UHP.network FREE to start learning.Episode OverviewBill and Chris explore how complex movements—like squats, toe touches, and turns—serve as energetic assessments within the UHPC Model. Gravity, pressure, and shape govern what you see. The episode walks through real examples, including a breakdown of the Apley Scratch Test, showing how misinterpreted motions can still offer useful information if understood through shape and phase.Key Topics & Chapter Highlights00:00 – Complex Movements vs Traditional Screens01:30 – The Value of Table Tests in Interpreting Behavior03:45 – How Gravity Uncovers Hidden Constraints06:00 – The Scratch Test Misconception08:30 – Movement Is Always Strategy10:30 – Squats and Toe Touches as Energetic Windows12:45 – When and Why People Can’t Access Motion15:00 – Rotation Tests and Propulsion Phases20:00 – Real-World Application and the Problem with Labels30:00 – Final Thoughts and Coffee OrdersKey TakeawaysMovement screens don’t test joints—they reveal strategies.Clean table measures don’t guarantee upright performance.The Apley Scratch Test shows IR on both sides, not ER vs IR.Compensation is not dysfunction—it’s a strategy.Squats, toe touches, and turns are behavioral probes, not mobility checks.Labels like “IR-deficient” often miss the deeper systemic constraint.If you don’t understand what you’re seeing, you can’t intervene effectively.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Episode OverviewBill and Chris unpack the philosophy and implementation of assessment within the UHPC Model, showing how testing reveals energetic behavior—not just structural position. Rather than focusing on static joint angles, they illustrate how relative motion, systemic organization, and phase-based strategies tell the real story of what a system can or cannot do. The discussion critiques isolative and reductionist interpretations and offers a coherent, propulsion-informed approach to understanding and intervening effectively.Key Topics & Chapter Highlights00:00 – What Assessment Is For02:30 – You’re Probably Not Measuring What You Think You Are06:40 – What ER and IR Measures Actually Tell You09:10 – Relative Motion vs Orientation12:00 – Local Symptoms Are Global Behavior Problems14:00 – ER = Space | IR = Pressure16:30 – Table Tests Aren’t Neutral20:00 – Propulsion Phases Reveal the Strategy24:00 – The Tests Reveal Potential, Not Performance27:30 – Even If You Don’t Do Table Tests...Key TakeawaysAssessment reveals system behavior, not joint capacity.You’re always measuring shape, not parts.Table tests show potential, not upright readiness—but they’re foundational for interpreting strategy.Relative motion is key. Orientation without opposition means compression and less adaptability.IR = pressure. ER = space. Both are phase-dependent, not just joint-specific.Complex movements reflect strategy. Know what you’re seeing.No movement is neutral. Every behavior reflects an energetic solution—or a compensation.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Free articles and courses about movement from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.networkEpisode Overview Bill and Chris delve into the detailed behavior of muscles as dynamic, context-sensitive tissues. They emphasize that muscles don’t simply contract or produce force but modulate tension, stiffness, and elasticity to support movement and structural integrity. #fitness #movement #muscle #health #physicaltherapy #strengthtraining Key Topics & Chapter Highlights 00:00 – Muscles as Adaptive Tissues02:50 – Tension and Stiffness Modulation06:10 – Phase-Specific Muscle Roles09:45 – Impact of Habitual Muscle Patterns13:20 – Elasticity’s Role in Movement Efficiency17:00 – Coordinating Breath and Muscle Tone20:00 – Muscle Behavior as Shape Change22:30 – Strategies to Restore Muscle ResponsivenessKey TakeawaysMuscle behavior is adaptive and context-dependent, not merely force production.Tension and stiffness are modulated to balance stability and mobility.Movement phases dictate differing muscle roles and timing.Habitual patterns reduce flexibility and movement options.Elasticity and breath coordination are essential for efficient muscle function.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Learn the truth about health and performance from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.networkEpisode Overview Bill and Chris unpack the widespread misuse of “core training” — especially crunches — as a solution for back pain or a shortcut to aesthetics. They challenge the isolative logic behind ab-focused exercises, arguing that these strategies often reinforce compression, reduce movement options, and degrade systemic adaptability. Drawing from UHPC principles, they reframe the core not as a region to be strengthened, but as a dynamic interface for managing pressure, guiding shape change, and enabling forward propulsion. Crunches may feel productive, but they often compromise what the system truly needs: coherence. #coreworkout #fitness #physicaltherapy #movement #absworkout Key Topics & Chapter Highlights 00:00 – Crunches Reinforce the Problem01:20 – Segmental Training Misses the System04:00 – Compression Restricts Access06:00 – Creating Space vs. Forcing Downforce10:00 – What the “Core” Actually Does13:00 – Pressure ≠ Strength16:00 – Breath and Base Before Load20:00 – Trade-offs of Aesthetic Focus27:00 – A Coherent Core SequenceKey TakeawaysCrunches constrain, they don’t liberateCore muscles organize pressure, not aestheticsTrue training integrates breath, position, and propulsionMovement freedom is the ultimate measure of “core strength”LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Live Q&A Calls with Bill Hartman at http://uhp.networkEpisode Overview In this episode, Chris and Bill scrutinize the “Four Stages of Competence” model — a familiar framework in coaching and skill acquisition that assumes learners progress linearly from ignorance to mastery. This discussion reframes learning as a dynamic reorganization of behavior in response to constraint, not a climb up a competence ladder.Key Topics & Chapter Highlights00:00 – Why We’re Talking About “Learning”04:00 – The “Four Stages” Origin Story07:00 – Linearity vs. Complexity10:00 – “Incompetence” Isn’t Incompetent14:00 – Coaching Without Context Fails18:00 – Behavioral Recognition Over Labels23:00 – You’re Not Coaching a Blank Slate28:00 – The Limits of Cueing32:00 – Adaptive Behavior, Not Error36:00 – Evolving the Model (Again)41:00 – Interventions as Design, Not Correction45:00 – Wrapping Up: The System Solves ItselfKey Takeaways Movement — even if awkward or compensatory — reflects the best available solution to the system’s current constraints. That’s competence, just not your preferred version. Adaptation doesn’t follow steps. It unfolds in response to pressure, structure, and context. That process is inherently non-linear. Labels like “incompetent” blind us to what's actually happening. Watch what people do. Understand what it's solving for.Models Should Breathe Even the quadrant model evolved through testing. If your model isn’t helping you see clearly, evolve it — or discard it. LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Free articles and courses about movement from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Episode OverviewIn this episode, Chris and Bill take aim at the overused and under-defined concept of "core training." They unpack how the term has been inflated into a one-size-fits-all solution for pain, posture, and performance — without coherence or clarity. Key Topics & Chapter Highlights00:00 – Core as a Catch-All02:45 – The Problem with “Core Weakness”05:10 – What Does the Core Even Mean?08:00 – The Myth of Bracing11:25 – Structure Shapes Strategy14:50 – Breathing vs. Bracing17:30 – Positional Relevance20:20 – Rehab Defaults and Lazy Logic23:00 – A Better Question: What Is This Shape Solving For?26:15 – Core Emerges, It’s Not TargetedKey Takeaways“The Core” Lacks Coherence The term is too vague to be useful. It’s become a placeholder for problems we haven’t fully diagnosed.Bracing is Not the Answer Most core training uses bracing as a fix — but that often compresses options and distorts the system's ability to move.Breath Drives Support Coherent systems don’t stabilize through tension — they use pressure gradients, breath, and timing to support action.Structure Shapes Need Different archetypes demand different strategies. Core work that ignores structure will likely create conflict.Emergence Over Isolation Core integrity isn’t trained — it emerges when the system organizes itself well under load, direction, and breath.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Free articles and courses from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Episode OverviewIn this episode, Chris and Bill deconstruct the idea of posture as a static ideal or diagnostic tool. Instead, they define posture as a real-time behavioral strategy. #posture #health #movement #fitness #physicaltherapy #lowbackpain Key Topics & Chapter Highlights00:00 – The episode opens with a challenge to the traditional view of posture as something to correct. Chris and Bill reframe it as behavior.05:30 – They differentiate posture as strategy, not structure. 09:45 – Why “Ideal Posture” Is a Myth14:10 – Posture doesn’t exist in isolation. The same shape can have different meanings depending on context.19:30 – You can’t “fix” posture without shifting the internal strategy.24:40 – From breathing to gaze, small behaviors contribute to posture. 30:10 – Chris and Bill warn that repetitive posture cueing may enforce rigidity. 36:25 – Real-world posture shows up most under pressure. 42:00 – Postures often labeled as “poor” — like slouching — may actually be protective strategies. 48:10 – They offer examples of how decoding posture — rather than correcting it.54:20 – Posture should be seen as “expressed strategy” — a dynamic behavior, not a fixed trait.Key TakeawaysPosture Is Behavior, Not Structure: There Is No Ideal: “Good” or “bad” posture misses the point. Suppressing a posture may block the system’s strategy without resolving the constraint.The goal is a system that can change shapes — not one that holds the “right” one.Ask: What is this posture solving for?LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://uhp.networkPodcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Learn More From Bill Live on the UHP network http://UHP.networkEpisode OverviewChris and Bill critically examine the traditional “stretch what’s tight, strengthen what’s weak” model in movement and rehabilitation. They explore how this reductionist approach oversimplifies the complexity of human movement by focusing on isolated muscles rather than systemic behavior. #movement #fitness #stretching #physicaltherapy #health Key Topics & Chapter Highlights00:00 – IntroductionThe hosts introduce the topic by discussing the widespread belief that movement problems can be solved by stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak ones. 03:12 – Critique of ReductionismChris and Bill discuss how the popularity of the reductionist approach stems from its ease of teaching and comfort for both practitioners and clients. 08:40 – Historical Context and Systemic ThinkingThey review historical influences, such as PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) and osteopathic models, which originally emphasized systemic behavior and movement patterns but have since been reduced to isolated techniques.12:30 – The Reality of Stretching and StrengtheningThe hosts explore what actually happens during stretching and strengthening, noting that sensations of tightness are often related to connective tissue tension and body position rather than muscle length. They challenge the idea that stretching makes muscles longer and discuss the potential risks of overstretching.18:20 – Bone and Connective Tissue AdaptationChris and Bill explain that extreme flexibility in athletes is often due to bony and connective tissue adaptations, not just muscle lengthening. 23:50 – Strengthening and Movement BehaviorThe conversation shifts to strengthening, noting that perceived muscle weakness is often a result of body position and systemic constraints rather than isolated muscle deficits. The hosts emphasize that restoring movement options and body shape is more important than targeting individual muscles.30:00 – Case Examples and Clinical ReasoningPractical scenarios—such as hip flexor stretches and glute activation exercises—are discussed to illustrate how traditional interventions may provide temporary relief but fail to address underlying systemic issues. The hosts explain why some interventions work in some contexts but not others.40:15 – Signal vs. Noise in InterventionChris and Bill highlight the importance of reproducible, lasting changes versus temporary symptomatic relief. They encourage practitioners to look for systemic patterns and to avoid over-relying on isolated techniques.45:20 – The Bigger Picture: Adaptability and ConstraintsThe hosts stress that adaptations are context-dependent solutions, not inherently dysfunctional, and that effective intervention requires understanding the whole system.Key TakeawaysMovement and pain are systemic, emergent behaviors shaped by interacting forces and body shape changes, not just isolated muscle function.The “stretch what’s tight, strengthen what’s weak” model is an oversimplification that often fails, especially with complex cases.Sensations of tightness and weakness are often related to body position and systemic constraints, not just muscle length or strength.Extreme flexibility and perceived muscle tightness can result from bony and connective tissue adaptations, not just muscle behavior.Temporary symptomatic relief is not the same as lasting, systemic change; practitioners should look for reproducible, context-dependent improvements.

Free articles and courses about movement from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Episode 63 OverviewChris and Bill critically examine traditional motor control models in movement science, contrasting them with the Unified Health and Performance Continuum (UHPC) model. Their discussion challenges reductionist, brain-centric explanations of movement, advocating instead for an emergent, systems-based perspective that emphasizes adaptability, energy flow, and problem-solving in human movement. The episode is rich with practical analogies, clinical reasoning, and real-world examples to illustrate the limitations of conventional approaches and the strengths of the UHPC framework.Key Topics & Chapter Highlights00:00 – Introduction01:14 – Critique of Reductionism08:24 – Emergence and Complexity13:47 – Energy Flow and Gradients16:46 – Adaptation as Solution, Not Dysfunction18:19 – Integrating Tools, Rethinking Reasoning20:47 – Continuum of Health and Performance24:10 – Case Example: Knee Pain32:12 – Observation and Iteration33:53 – Systemic vs. Isolated SolutionsKey TakeawaysThe UHPC model views movement as an emergent, adaptive behavior shaped by energy flow, constraints, and systemic problem-solving-not just neural control or isolated muscle activation.Variability and adaptability are hallmarks of healthy movement; reductionist models that seek to eliminate variation can increase fragility.Practitioners should focus on expanding movement options and adaptability, using observation, questioning, and experimentation rather than rigid protocols.Structural adaptations are context-dependent solutions, not inherently dysfunctional.Effective clinical reasoning requires moving beyond static anatomical models and embracing complexity, energy dynamics, and the continuum between health and performance.Communication, curiosity, and willingness to question established paradigms are essential for practitioner growth and improved client outcomes.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?https://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Free articles and courses about ISA from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Episode Summary:In this episode, Chris and Bill explore the philosophical and practical foundations of the UHPC model, breaking down how it operates as a model, framework, and lens for clinical reasoning and movement assessment. The conversation is guided by AI-generated questions, prompting candid discussion on adaptation, structural change, practitioner bias, and the importance of communication and emotional intelligence in practice.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction and AI-Generated Questions01:14 – Model, Framework, and Lens: Definitions03:28 – Principles, Process, and Practices06:20 – Complexity, Probability, and Clinical Decision-Making08:01 – Structural Change vs. Compensation12:13 – Testing, Falsification, and Principles15:46 – Evolution of the Model and Embracing Failure19:23 – Measurement, Quantum Concepts, and Practitioner Bias22:38 – Handling Clinical Challenges and Uncertainty25:18 – Abductive Reasoning and Practitioner Improvisation27:55 – Emergent Failure, Communication, and the Human Element32:43 – Tracking Systemic Drift and Redirecting AdaptationKey Takeaways:The UHPC model is dynamic, functioning as a model, framework, and lens depending on context and scale.Clinical decision-making in complex systems is inherently probabilistic and iterative; outcomes emerge through intervention and observation.The model evolves through constant questioning, failure, and willingness to reframe assumptions.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_ptFB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.comPodbaudio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221

Free articles and courses about ISA from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Try Bill’s training program based on YOUR ISA at http://www.reconu.co Episode Summary:In this episode, Chris and Bill continue their discussion on the Infra-Sternal Angle (ISA), diving deeper into how to identify and assess it, the implications of narrow vs. wide archetypes, and how this understanding can guide more individualized movement and training strategies. They demystify common misconceptions, clarify measurement expectations, and highlight how structural biases affect both breathing and performance potential.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to the ISA Discussion01:14 – Clarifying Archetype Confusion01:59 – The Helical Nature of the ISA04:30 – Biases of Wide vs. Narrow Archetypes05:19 – Measuring the ISA: Article and Video Resource06:13 – Hands-On Expectations with Narrows08:40 – Hands-On Expectations with Wides10:39 – Assessing Intervention Impact on Relative Motion12:23 – Limitations of Clinical Populations13:36 – Table Measure Differences in Narrows and Wides17:12 – Training Considerations by Archetype18:37 – Training Risks for Narrows20:20 – Training Risks for Wides21:50 – Compression vs. Expansion in Both Archetypes23:03 – Episode Wrap-Up and ISA TakeawaysKey Takeaways:ISA is a Helical Concept: Not a flat-plane angle, and shouldn't be oversimplified.Structural Biases Matter: Narrows compress well and struggle to expand; wides expand easily but struggle to compress.Movement Assessment Requires Nuance: Table measures should be understood through the lens of structural archetypes.Training Should Be Archetype-Specific: Optimizing performance and minimizing compensation starts with matching intervention to structure.Avoid Overcompensation: Excessive training that aligns too strongly with a person’s structural bias can reduce variability and create new limitations.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/

Free articles and courses about ISA from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Try Bill’s training program based on YOUR ISA at http://www.reconu.co Episode Summary:In this episode, Chris and Bill explore the concept of the Infra-Sternal Angle (ISA), discussing its definition, historical context, and implications for movement and performance. #isa #physicaltherapy #stretching #mobility #biomechanics Chapters & Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to the Infra-Sternal Angle00:41 – Historical Context and Early Exposure04:26 – Defining the Infra-Sternal Angle08:27 – Structural Archetypes: Narrow and Wide09:02 – Movement and Breathing Biases15:00 – Performance Implications23:05 – Wide Structural Archetype Capabilities25:29 – Force vs. Velocity27:02 – ConclusionKey Takeaways:Understanding Structural Archetypes: Recognize the narrow and wide archetypes and their implications for movement.Breathing and Movement Biases: Each archetype has specific breathing and movement biases that influence performance.Performance Optimization: Tailor training strategies to the individual's structural archetype for optimal performance.Force vs. Velocity: Understand that force and velocity are distinct, with different archetypes excelling in each area.Books Mentioned in the Episode:Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes: https://amzn.to/44b57oM LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221or download with YT Premium

Fix your pelvis with Bill’s RECON program at http://www.reconu.co Free articles and courses from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network Episode Summary:In this episode, Chris and Bill delve into the complexities of anterior pelvic tilt, discussing its definition, common misconceptions, and effective management strategies. Chapters & Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Anterior Pelvic Tilt01:07 – Definition of Anterior Pelvic Tilt vs. Orientation04:17 – Biomechanical Considerations05:31 – Why Posterior Orientation Isn’t the Answer11:10 – Causes of Anterior Pelvic Orientation13:34 – Traditional Perspectives and Misconceptions19:04 – Reconsidering Stretching and Strengthening21:58 – Solutions: Reducing Muscle Activity and Managing Center of Gravity28:27 – They summarize the discussion, emphasizing the importance of understanding pelvic mechanics.Key Takeaways:Understanding Pelvic Mechanics: Distinguish between pelvic tilt and orientation to address issues effectively.Center of Gravity Management: Reducing muscle activity and managing the center of gravity are crucial for correcting anterior pelvic orientation.Exercise Strategies: Utilize exercises that promote relative motion and manage the center of gravity, such as reclined squats and elevated goblet squats.Avoiding Misconceptions: Traditional stretching and strengthening methods may not address the root cause of anterior pelvic orientation.LEARN MOREJOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/TRAIN WITH BILLInterested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPTIG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPTWEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio:https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po