06/04/2026
Sometimes important. Sometimes bulls**t.
The difference in the right hipās ability to extend in these photos, along with pelvis/lower back position, is important to me for this athlete.
Heās a young pro footballer with a tough injury history.
Multiple injuries on one side.
So for me, itās important to improve both his right hip and foot function, while continuing to progressively overload him back to full loading.
The club has done a seriously great job with him - I am just consulting and supporting from the side, helping to make his strength & mobility program fully individualised, as we believe it will help him more.
The goal is simple: to give him the best opportunities possible, while remaining fit, strong & healthy.
(Actually, to improve all of those factors).
So for this case, positions DO matter and Iām seriously a**l about them, because I truly believe that they make a difference for him.
Ps. I do understand that his arm isnāt reached in the second image, but his hip extension and position position do look better to me nonetheless in the second image.