Fixing The World's Strongest Man (Martins Licis): Part 2

[@SquatUniversity]

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[@quadplyr13]

Looks like he's got a bad elbow.

[@dillonanderson7758]

Martins would make a great live action Wreck it Ralph

[@LifestylerAUT]

Damn, strongman really bring you down to your knees. "Yeah, shoulder impingement, yeah, elbow impingement, yeah, teared my lats....etc" And STILL he is fighting and doing sports. THATS passion per definition, right there :)

[@NickBen87]

Being an Elite Strongman is extremely hard on your body, to be able to compete with the top dogs let alone win a competition like wsm you have no choice but to take these risk.

[@GR-uc1gq]

@T Morales and got into a hit and run while riding his bike

[@Eric06410]

That lat stretch just changed my life.

[@SquatUniversity]

Eric06410 glad it could help you too!

[@Glaedr11]

It weird, but for some reason I've been doing that lat stretch instinctively before i squat because it feels like it let's me rest the bar on my back easier

[@Oscanto1]

26:06 I Love how Martins moves very carefully the seat to the very precise center of the fit map

[@Sh0n0]

yes because he is very handsome

[@FirstPersonOnUtube]

Shoulder / Lat mobility work: 12:25 - Lat soft tissue work w/ foam roll 14:38 - Lat stretch with barbell Shoulder stability work: 27:55 - External rotation w/ band 30:08 - Wide pull w/ band 32:20 - Same thing but with shoulder retracted 33:23 - D2 Flexion w/ band Thank you for this informative video, I've dealt with shoulder issues for years and will definitely incorporate these exercises into my routine.

[@bills6583]

Always knew aaron was an expert in lower body stuff but man he knows a lot about upper body movements too!

[@SquatUniversity]

bill s I appreciate it!

[@abhimanyuchoudhary790]

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[@ratuv_YT]

He's a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) so he's an expert on the whole body.

[@v1asec]

@@ratuv_YT It is still nothing uncommon to specialize a bit more on some parts. And the level of expertise generally differs among doctors, too.

[@ratuv_YT]

@@v1asec I hear you. That's why specialization does not help because the body works as a whole and should be treated as a whole. I'm sure PT or DPT are trained to treat the body as a whole.

[@simonsmith7734]

Amazing I just purchased your book. I have been injured for the last 33 years. I honestly believed I would never ever recover. Now I know the logic and science of the process I need to heal. I will finally make a full recovery. I feel kind of emotional. Life now seems full of new possibilities!!!!

[@ЕвгенийСоболев-г6д]

You made this video look as entertaining and interesting as some True Detective series for me. Actually finding a source of Martin's problem is some kind of detective thing.

[@SquatUniversity]

Евгений Соболев that’s the fun of being a physical therapist and working with injuries - you have to become a detective! Glad you liked this video - thanks for watching

[@chestercheetah21]

been watching for a while, never been one to comment on the youtube, but damn what’s this helpful! Been dealing with similar issues for years, really and truly appreciate this information, thank you.

[@SquatUniversity]

Juan Torres I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content I make and finding it helpful! Thanks for following along!

[@budthecyborg4575]

As soon as I started trying to do heavy singles in the Bench Press (about 350lbs) I got Elbow Pain. Ultimately the cause was my wrist position. For me the solution was: 1. Alternate between Swiss Bar and Straight Bar. You're much more stable with the Swiss bar, so it's easier to stay balanced. 2. Big Stiff Wrist Wraps. 3. I discovered that the balance point on my wrist almost feels like the bar is resting on my thumb. I know a lot of guys grip the bar almost on the flat of their palm, and maybe I'll be able to do that after another 10 years of benching heavy, but for now I get bad elbow pain if I grip the bar too far up. I need to rest the bar on the heel of my palm. After about six months with those changes my Elbow pain was gone.

[@cesararias4633]

I´ve been following Martins for some months now, and I have adopted the rotators warm-up every time I train my upper body (I had a really difficult time with my left shoulder in the past year). Adopting the rotators' warm-up has made a huge change in my left shoulder, no pain, and more mobility. All this new information is going to be a huge improvement for me! I will definitely adopt it! Thanks Aaron! Much love from Barcelona!

[@smbrumbaugh]

Your description of the body mechanics behind Martins' issues is fantastic. Great job breaking it down for us!

[@SquatUniversity]

Steven Brumbaugh thank you!

[@maxivy]

This channel needs to/will blow up. Loved this

[@MartyTbear1203]

I love this guys just operating out his home gym, great vibes man. Knowledge and Martins is a legend!

[@RufusEatsCheese]

So many people just think of themselves as “broken” or “faulty”. Showing that elite athletes have the same issues, and how they can be addressed, is so valuable. Thanks, SquatU!

[@Chris9170]

This is excellent content. Would love to see more videos like this.

[@RaymanFUN]

The issue mentioned first has been f***ing up my training for months now. So hyped to see the content *_*

[@wherethewildthingsarenot]

I've seen this video 5 times. It isn't prescriptive to everyone, but it is incredibly informing Great content

[@John-kk9ux]

OMG! I have followed the instructions now and it works like magic! Thank you so much!

[@SplashFireFilms]

thank you so mutch Aaron, great to watch a whole session of treatment on youtube, best information out there. can´t wait for the new book

[@SquatUniversity]

Splash Fire Films I really appreciate it!!

[@BBradford1825]

Outstanding, one of the best examples I’ve seen for my left shoulder issue! 👍🏾

[@SquatUniversity]

B Bradford thank you!

[@rob-boticscalisthenicshome6355]

This video will probably change my life I've been dealing with similar issues for years. Thank you so much for such great content. By the way. I've pre ordered your book.

[@meliksahtokur7483]

god bless u mate, u helping my biggest mobility problems.

[@HabibMostafazade]

loved it! I appreciate how you share your valuable information and wisdom for free. It means a lot.

[@gustavogarcia7124]

great content and wholesome giant

[@joeyrocha7193]

You could even notice on his facial expressions from the before & after photos, great 2 piece series

[@LeviTimko]

As PTA, this video and amazing explanations of what and why has been profoundly helpful.

[@biofitnesssk]

Bro you are the best. Have a nice day. And thanks. Really thank you for your videos. I´m watching you from SLOVAKIA. Have a nice day man.

[@konstantinosfragkiskos7998]

Great job and explained everything so well! You just sold me the book so smoothly, pre-order completed 👌

[@SquatUniversity]

Konstantinos Fragkiskos thank YOU so much!!!

[@joaoborralho75]

Good job, keep it that way, knowledge is for everyone, thx

[@SquatUniversity]

Joao Borralho my goal is to share my best information for free!

[@b_ellen2933]

Wow. I've been scouring KZbin for something that will explain impingement in forward flexion and all I could find was videos about abduction and impingement. I seem to see that impingement on flexion is at least as common. I can't believe I've only just found this. Its so simply explained and helpfully provides what you can do *IF* it lat tightness that is causing the impingement. Now just need one on anterior tilt in scapula and flexion impingement :-)

[@efromme]

Jfc dude I can’t believe this is free content

[@hernanpena9590]

Oh My god! This videos was amazing! Thanks You bro!

[@Reddevilowns]

Another great video! Love your content and recommend your videos to everyone, Great job!

[@SquatUniversity]

Ray Saraiva thank you!!

[@LuisRivera0506]

Definitely doing these as my warm ups.

[@BangSkeeet]

Alright alright you sumbish! The squat cues and innovative way to set up for squats, the video on stance/toe angle based on your hips socket, the shoulder/mobility/squat warmup that improved my squat sessions, and now curing my own issues with impingement I've had for years exactly like Martin has earned you a Sub and a Like! Just take it and leave!

[@jacob123456castro]

Very awesome educational content. Apreciate it

[@Rheynez]

the work with the band helps stop my right shoulder from popping during my ohp, thank you broooooo

[@aavila1206]

Which specific one?

[@Rheynez]

@@aavila1206 all of them starting at 27:55, my popping isnt completely gone, but it does not hurt anymore when i do the warmup with the bands so maybe that can help you too

[@snipa614]

definitely need more videos like this

[@andrewgodly5739]

Lifting weights can really take a toll on your body. So many strongmen lost their career to torn muscles

[@zerflexer9919]

Damn have the exact same issue since falling of a roof three years ago, thank you, GOD bless

[@jrae83]

This is amazing. Only problem is now I am self diagnosing all of the impingement and mobility issues he had... 😂 this information was available to me in this way when I started lifting, and thats not even ten years ago. The journey i have been on in the last months has advanced me from universal cues to pinpointable issue screening, mostly thanks to squat uni. Now it is time to fix everything I have messed up in my body over the years. Thank you, Aaron 💪👌

[@joelvirolainen590]

This is another great video! Sure wish I had seen this stuff 20 years ago, would've saved me a lot of pain. Thank you for putting it out now!

[@SquatUniversity]

Joel Virolainen you’re so welcome!

[@hudontraining9726]

Amazing duo and content

[@Yoshua-Robinson]

Just simply awesome!

[@murphdog9506]

Reminds me of my NASM Corrective Exercise training.

[@petehalupka1]

Imagine just one day driving by Squat Uni and seeing it in Dr. Aaron's garage.

[@Kseniamuf]

Very helpful video! Thank you!

[@jackmarshall757]

What fun this must of been.

[@hudontraining9726]

He seems like a super nice guy

[@FloFitTV]

Thanks for the contant! 👍💪

[@SquatUniversity]

FloFitTV you’re welcome

[@jimkotantonis6079]

I have the same nerve damage in my ride side ... neck traction helped me

[@katherinabambina7759]

That was mad informative

[@454Casull]

Amazing content

[@SquatUniversity]

454Casull thank you!

[@adamcotton9657]

Awesome advice

[@jimmyk3678]

Go Martiiiiiiiiiiins! And Go Aroooooooon!!! (joke familiar for Martins fans) But seriously - word strongest man repaired by excellent terapeut? Pure freaking gold!

[@ThePadi94]

Martins - Level 7 pain Aaron- A littlebit of pain😂

[@DerP3dDa]

Martins is the guy that makes the gluteus maximus a maximus proud muscle! What a strong ass!

[@fitwithartin]

Can you please analyze gymnastics movement deficiencies in gymnasts maybe? That can bring in a lot of interesting points for discussion.

[@michaeln0685]

Martin's has a lateral rib cage shift. Fix that and shoulder n lat will be great

[@NickBen87]

Great content

[@SquatUniversity]

NickBen87 thank you!

[@alburnto]

#SquatUclub thanks for sharing Aaron!

[@SquatUniversity]

Alberto Peinado you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@TyronPiteau]

Hey Aaron are you ever going to do in person courses or certs? Would love for you to come to Vancouver, canada 🇨🇦 ? By the way, you have some of the best content on KZbin.

[@advocatesdevil7064]

Love watching videos like these. When I talk to people about imbalance and things like that they look at me like I am crazy. I dont know much in the subject buy trying to figure out the problem myself. I have shoulder impingements and mobility issues in one ankle from an injury that causes other imbalances(my own observation who knows how right I am). Went to a physical therapist and was really disappointed. Hopefully I will find a good one one day. Too hard to figure out myself what is going on or how to fix it. Pushing it during workouts makes it only worse, nothing crazy but I am not a professional athlete to risk a serious injury. Anyone know someone really good in south cali?

[@scottessery100]

i thought you would need 5 episodes to list everything thats needed to fix martins :)

[@Spudge]

MARTIIINS!!! #SquatUclub

[@nancysuarez5935]

great info

[@KonCity22]

hi any way to add some of the great videos on ankle mobility and band placement to youtube? it would make it easier to find

[@SquatUniversity]

Chris Konecny check out my video “top 3 ankle mobility exercises”

[@Playc4r]

Existe este vídeo en su versión en español? Gracias.

[@markjiao1046]

This is the best! thank you mate!

[@gsawat]

Hey Dr. Aaron Horschig, would dead hangs be beneficial for this type of lat tightness and elbow pain? And why did you not use them in Martins case?

[@SquatUniversity]

George Sawatzky yes - I used a variation early on called scap retractions where he would hang, then contract his lats and pull his scaps together (elbows stay long) and then relax back into a stretch. We didn’t do it today because it initially hurt to hang. So I had him address the lat stiffness in a more elbow friendly way

[@JustSnowglow]

MARTIIIIINS

[@saltybear8734]

I wish you good luck, Martins. It will be even harder next time to beat Mateusz.

[@WeaponsEngineer]

I'ts like listening to Thor and Hulk. "Small fire" :D

[@yoellzeebregts2347]

This excercises are helping me a lot. How often can I perform these, daily or is it better to rest one day?

[@StrongFactous]

In Squat University they're fixing Martins Licis Pull-ups? I'm confused D:

[@erebus015]

I didn't see him hang one handed in the video (I also didn't have time to watch it all) but that is impressive for his weight. I can barely hang one-handed at 200 lbs and have been practicing pull ups for a year. Eventually I want to do a one hand pull up, but I am not even close yet lol

[@Phoenix88.]

Yes, he is know for his grip, training it that way, hanging one handed at 350lb bodyweight for up to 30 seconds

[@FIGGY65]

I believe I read that only one in 10,000 males can do a legit one arm pull up for 5 reps plus…this is obviously dependent on bodyweight, grip strength and overall strength. Good luck to you!

[@justplanefred]

How often should one be doing these mobility drills? I'm not experiencing any pain. I am trying to fix my front rack and I remember the wall with PVC test from that video a while back.

[@FIGGY65]

I think it’s ok to do them at least daily for about 10 minutes if you remain pain free. If you are looking for improving front rack ( FS, cleans, etc) , there are many good resources on YT nowadays👌🏽🤙🏼

[@extremekiwi2736]

Any way of getting your book delivered to Australia? Want to pre order it but shipping isnt available for me =(

[@SquatUniversity]

Extreme Kiwi check out bookdepository.com. I think they’re shipping all over the world.

[@cirogomorra7456]

Yo @Squat University could you ever make a vid about some good strength and condition exercises for MMA? There's a lot of content out there but I was curious what your opinion would be :)

[@ilkerakar73]

#SquatUclub thank you!

[@Blaser614]

What is that mat with all the lines? My gym needs one now!

[@BH_Restorative_fitness]

For the lat screen was there a reason why you had him perform it with out a PVC pipe and then tested again with a PVC pipe?

[@GR-uc1gq]

My anterior delt is twice the size of my rear delt. How can I fix this issue. I've been doing more sets of back then chest and added face pulls. Is there something I can do to make my rear delt equal. I don't want impingement.

[@getstrongby4038]

Do rear delts every time you workout. Even during your squat or deadlift days in between warm up sets.

[@gurdeepsingh8010]

What did he do for the differance in shoulder blades i didn't understand

[@RobbyRutherford]

Love it. #SquatUclub

[@GeringIstvan]

15:50 GET TO DA CHOPPA

[@Chimpmanboom]

Holy shit been doing shoulder stretches for months trying to fix this and it was my damn lat the entire time????

[@davidhickey8613]

you could use a bigger table for the big dudes!

[@christianbedard5182]

@Squat University how hard are you pushing during your manual muscle tests?

[@ondra_sw]

Check out Andrey Smaev- chin up +160 kg 😌

[@Oho159]

#squatuclub Doc how long usually is recovery from knee chondromalacia surgery? i have 7mm tear under my knee cap and waiting for surgery

[@KakoAxladi]

What type of surgery mate?

[@Oho159]

@@KakoAxladi actually surgery is not required. It should heal by itself

[@KakoAxladi]

Yes thats why I found it weird when I saw the comment! How are u keeping up with chondromalacia? Ive been dealing with for over a year now, it seems like it takes forever and very slow progress

[@Oho159]

@@KakoAxladi Going to PT and taking joint supplements and painkillers tok

[@channelfortheeveryman3139]

Isn’t a bone spur something that can be safely surgically removed? I’m all for NOT having back surgery… but I thought a bone spur of that nature was pretty simple.

[@aramismcginty918]

This shouldn’t be free. Thank you.

[@DPN1DPN]

Can you imagine if the good Dr. Horschig trained in his garage and lived next door to you? I fear they know not what they have. :)

[@hjjo-uj9ej]

Great video! #SquatUclub

[@SquatUniversity]

12345hjjo thank you!

[@JustSnowglow]

HAH! Tomy, like anaTOMY. I'm dumb.

[@SquatUniversity]

ALEX lol

[@trentonwilliams6224]

Would this also fix his c6 and c7 nerve damage?

[@berniebae20]

I can't be the only one thinking Booger from Revenge of the Nerds...