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Author: Matt Phili and Steve Moores

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Welcome to "The End Range Podcast"—where we push past the basics and get into the real science behind mobility, flexibility, and barbell performance. Each episode, we break down the latest research on stretching and movement, dissect the biomechanics of barbell lifts, and explore mobility “hacks” that actually work. Whether you’re looking to build strength in new ranges, improve your squat depth, or just move without pain, we’ve got you covered. No fluff—just evidence-based insights and actionable takeaways to help you lift better and move with confidence.
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Matt and Steve are fresh off the CrossFit Games and diving deep into the science and strategy behind training cycles... specifically the transition from pure strength work to building new ranges of motion.In this episode, they discuss:Why recovery after mobility training is underratedHow to layer progressive overload into mobility workWhat it really means to “build new ranges”How training cycles apply to every fitness levelWhether you’re lifting heavy, chasing ROM, or just trying to keep your knees happy ... this one's for you.🔗 Try The End Range Program Free for 7 Days: https://www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📸 Follow us on IG: @primal.mobility
In this episode of the EndRange Podcast, Matt & Steve break down the shared DNA between Primal and CrossFit...two methodology-driven systems grounded in intention, intensity, and joint-focused performance.Expect deep dives on:Joint capacity vs mobilityWhy “functional” is more than a buzzwordHow structure drives performance outcomesWhether you're a CrossFit athlete, mobility junkie, or just tired of “flaccid training,” this one’s for you.🔗 Try The End Range Program Free for 7 Days: https://www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📸 Follow us on IG: @primal.mobility
Matt and Steve dive into the chaos of parenting toddlers, specifically the "terrible twos" and how that journey parallels personal growth in training. They explore how strength and running can complement each other, spotlight the importance of Jefferson curls, and emphasize quality movement over performance numbers. It’s an honest conversation on balancing life, fitness, and fatherhood.👉 www.primalmobility.com📲 Instagram: @primal.mobility🎧 Subscribe and share if this hit home!
Do you really need a detailed movement assessment to start improving your mobility and performance? In this episode, we go deep on why we stopped relying on assessments, and what we've learned from working with thousands of CrossFit and barbell athletes.Let's break down the handful of joint functions that drive most pain and performance issues and how a simple, focused approach often beats complicated diagnostics. Plus, we talk about what makes the End Range Program work without assessments, how mobility should feel like training, and why consistency always wins.🧠 Start your mobility journey: www.primalmobility.com🚀 Join the End Range Program: www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📲 Follow us: @primal.mobility📩 Questions? Email: info@primalmobilitycentre.com
In this episode of the EndRange Podcast, we explore training imbalances, proprioception, and injury prevention through the lens of CrossFit, including insights from Tia’s journey. We unpack how lifestyle factors often contribute more to imbalances than programming, and why mobility work must include proprioceptive training to actually work. Whether you're navigating an injury or aiming to optimize performance, this one’s a must-listen.💪 Learn more at: www.primalmobility.com📲 Follow us on Instagram: @primal.mobility🎯 Check out The End Range Program: www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram
In this episode of the EndRange Podcast, let's dive into the idea of movement as play, not punishment. We explore how curiosity, small goals, and creative exploration can bring life back into your mobility and training practice. Whether you’re a coach, CrossFitter, or just trying to enjoy training again, this conversation will help you reconnect with movement in a deeper way.💻 Check out the End Range Program: www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📱 Follow us on IG: @primal.mobility
Still feel stiff even though you’re doing mobility work? You're not alone. In this episode, we unpack the truth behind why so many CrossFit and barbell athletes keep struggling with the same tight hips, sore knees, or cranky shoulders despite doing all the right drills.We break down why mobility alone isn’t the fix, why force absorption and joint control matter more than “loose” muscles, and how to rethink your training for long-term results. If you’re tired of the banded distractions and stretching routines that go nowhere, this one's for you.🎧 Listen, take notes, and rethink what mobility really means.🔗 Learn more about The End Range Program: www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📸 Follow us on Instagram: @primal.mobility
In this episode, we chat with Becca, a committed member of The End Range Program. From early CrossFit days to overcoming injury, Becca shares her journey into strength training, what intimidated her about barbells, and how mobility work transformed her recovery and performance. We dive into what it’s like inside the ERP, why awareness matters just as much as strength, and how the Primal Method keeps training simple but never easy.If you’ve ever struggled with nagging pain, inconsistent results, or just didn’t know where to start with mobility, this episode’s for you.📥 Start your mobility journey:👉 The End Range Program🌐 Learn more: www.primalmobility.com📸 Follow on Instagram: @primal.mobility📧 Contact: info@primalmobilitycentre.com
Most people know they should work on their ankle mobility—but few actually understand how much it impacts their knees, hips, and performance. In this episode, we break down ankle dorsiflexion: what it is, why it matters, and how to actually improve it. From personal injury stories to biomechanics and practical tips, this is your no-fluff guide to unlocking better movement from the ground up.💥 Want stronger squats and less knee pain? Start at your ankles.📲 Check out The End Range Program for strength-based mobility that gets results.📸 Follow us on IG: @primal.mobility
What really moves the needle in your training? In this episode of The EndRange Podcast, we break down the unsexy truths behind progress: consistent movement, smart intensity, and keeping things simple.We chat about personal training patterns, overcoming injuries, and why exploring new movements (like unconventional squat variations) can build serious resilience. If you’ve ever felt stuck, bored, or scattered in your training—this one’s a wake-up call.💥 Try a free week of The End Range Program: www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📲 Follow us on IG: @primal.mobility📩 Questions? Reach us at: info@primalmobilitycentre.com
Struggling with your front rack? In this episode of The EndRange Podcast, we unpack why this “sleeper position” limits so many CrossFitters and lifters—and what to do about it.We break down the biomechanics, common mobility restrictions (like thoracic extension and scapular control), and the real reason your wrists might be screaming during cleans and front squats. If you’ve ever blamed your lats, forearms, or wrist wraps… this one’s a must-listen.💥 Try a free week of The End Range Program: www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📲 Follow us on IG: @primal.mobility📩 Questions? Reach us at: info@primalmobilitycentre.com
In this episode of The EndRange Podcast, we celebrate 1,000 downloads and dig into what recovery really means... for both your body and your mind.We cover DOMS, why mobility is strength work (not just stretching), how mental stress impacts physical recovery, and why walking and unplugging might be the best tools you're not using. If you’re tired of feeling sore, run down, or stuck in a recovery rut, this one’s for you.💥 Try a free week of The End Range Program: www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📲 Follow us on IG: @primal.mobility
Is “bad posture” really the cause of your pain, or are we all just sitting too much and moving too little?In this episode of The End Range Podcast, we break down the posture panic that’s been around since the ‘90s. We explore whether posture matters at all, how it's affected by stress and emotion, and why training the opposite of your daily position is more effective than chasing a “perfect spine.”From sitting ≠ death to the truth about lumbar lordosis and hunchbacks, this episode flips the script on everything you thought you knew about posture.Oh... and don’t miss the surprise Elvis Presley segment. Long live Pelvis Presley.⚡ Want posture that holds up under real movement?Try The End Range Program – 7-day free trial:👉 https://www.primalmobility.com/endrange📲 Follow us on Instagram: @primal.mobility🌐 Website: https://www.primalmobility.com
Why can you squat deeper with a front rack than a back rack? In this episode of The End Range Podcast, we explore how load positioning influences squat mechanics, depth, ankle mobility, and overall performance.We break down why the same athlete might struggle with one variation but feel flawless in another, and what that means for your programming, pain management, and mobility training.Whether you’re a CrossFitter, coach, or barbell junkie, this episode will help you understand why “not all squats are equal.”⚡ Want mobility that holds up under load?Try The End Range Program – 7-day free trial included:👉 https://www.primalmobility.com/endrange📲 Follow us on Instagram: @primal.mobility🌐 Website: https://www.primalmobility.com
Is there actually a best time to train mobility?In this episode of The End Range Podcast, we dig into the timing question that haunts every barbell athlete: Should I train mobility before a workout? After? Before bed? We explore how timing affects results, how to avoid sabotaging your strength work, and why most people are completely missing the mark when it comes to integrating mobility with intensity.Plus: why post-WOD stretching isn’t the fix you think it is, how morning sessions stack up, and what it actually means to “prime your nervous system.”👉 Want to feel bulletproof under the barbell?Explore The End Range Program – 7-day free trial included.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @primal.mobility🌐 Learn more at: www.primalmobility.com
Ever wonder if doing the same stretch every day is actually helping? Or just keeping you in the same spot?In this episode of The End Range Podcast, we get real about the difference between progressive overload and mobility maintenance. From Steve’s back injury horror story to Matt’s mission to build real resilience, this conversation dives deep into when it’s worth repeating movements, and when it’s time to level up.Expect hot takes, mobility strategy breakdowns, and an orthopedic shoe joke you didn’t ask for (but might secretly enjoy).If you’ve ever wondered:Is daily mobility enough?How do I actually progress my mobility?What does “staying ready” really look like?…this episode’s got you.🧠 Mobility isn’t just about feeling good... it’s about building capacity, trust in your body, and the confidence to move without pain or prep.⁠⚡ Ready to stop patching over pain and start gaining range?Join The End Range Program with a free week:https://www.primalmobility.com
Breathing isn’t just for yoga and Wim Hof fans... it might be the missing link in your mobility training.In this episode of The End Range Podcast, we dig into how your breath affects everything from your nervous system and recovery to mobility gains and training performance. Whether you're doing high-intensity CARs or sinking into a recovery stretch, how you breathe could make or break the results.Expect a mix of science, storytelling, and real-world coaching experience, including what panic attacks can teach us about tight hips, why your pre-squat breathing matters, and how to stop self-sabotaging your sleep (Matt’s working on it, okay?).There’s also an old man joke you’ll either appreciate or immediately regret hearing.⁠💨 Want to try a breath-based recovery session?Get a free week inside the End Range Program:https://www.primalmobility.com
Controlled Articular Rotations (CARs) are one of the most misunderstood tools in mobility. In this episode of The End Range Podcast, we dive deep into why CARs belong in every serious athlete's warm-up, recovery, and strength-based mobility routine. From shaking knee circles to bulletproofing your overhead positions, this conversation explores intensity, intention, and the sneaky neurological power behind controlled movement.Plus, Matt shares a personal story about reclaiming strength in a movement that once dislocated his shoulder... and why that's a huge win. If you’ve ever thought “CARs are just slow arm circles,” you need to hear this.👉 For real mobility results, check out The End Range Program: https://www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📩 Questions or mobility struggles? DM @primal.mobility on IG.
This one goes deep. In this Beyond ROM episode, we break down why loading mobility work ( like shoulder ER curls) isn’t just about prehab, it’s about performance and longevity. We talk about the “Stay Ready” mindset, training for aging, and how having meaningful goals shapes who you become. Whether you’re dealing with pain, trying to stay active as a parent, or chasing your next training goal, this conversation hits hard.👉 For real mobility results, check out The End Range Program: https://www.primalmobility.com/endrangeprogram📩 Questions or mobility struggles? DM @primal.mobility on IG.
Struggling with squat depth, shoulder pain, or inconsistent lifts?In this episode, we break down the four most common mobility restrictions that are limiting your performance more than you realize—ankle dorsiflexion, hip internal rotation, thoracic extension, and shoulder extension—and how you can finally start fixing them. Learn why stretching isn’t enough, why these restrictions creep in, and the best ways to make real progress.🎯 Ready to build resilient, powerful movement? Start with The End Range Program.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @primal.mobility🌐 Visit our website: www.primalmobility.com📩 Questions? Reach out: info@primalmobilitycentre.com
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