Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Stop fighting your own joints and start moving with intent.
Get full access to all of the mobility programs: citizenathletics.com/sustainable-strength
This 20-minute follow-along mobility session is designed to restore functional range of motion and decrease systemic stiffness through science-backed movement patterns. This session serves as an ideal rest day routine or a full session for beginners.
What we cover
- Dynamic hip openers: Increase pelvic freedom and reduce lower back tension.
- Thoracic spine rotations: Improve upper body posture and shoulder overhead mechanics.
- Ankle dorsiflexion drills: Enhance squat depth and lower limb force production.
- Posterior chain lengthening: Release tension in the hamstrings and glutes for better daily movement.
If you want to take your movement quality to the next level, our Full Body Mobility on-demand program offers a structured path forward. It features three progressive levels with three dedicated days of training per week, ensuring you have the variety and scaling options needed to see long-term results.
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Check out these videos:
10 Minute Morning Mobility & Stretching Routine: youtu.be/yDXBRssBpVo
12 Minute Hip Mobility Follow Along Routine For Stiff Hips: youtu.be/FCreCwsTwzo
Get Your T-spine Moving: youtu.be/pecwEdOxjNU
Active Hamstring Mobility & Flexibility Routine: youtu.be/_ATBV9x2P8I
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Stop fighting your own joints and start moving with intent.
Get full access to all of the mobility programs: citizenathletics.com/sustainable-strength
This 20-minute follow-along mobility session is designed to restore functional range of motion and decrease systemic stiffness through science-backed movement patterns. This session serves as an ideal rest day routine or a full session for beginners.
What we cover
- Dynamic hip openers: Increase pelvic freedom and reduce lower back tension.
- Thoracic spine rotations: Improve upper body posture and shoulder overhead mechanics.
- Ankle dorsiflexion drills: Enhance squat depth and lower limb force production.
- Posterior chain lengthening: Release tension in the hamstrings and glutes for better daily movement.
If you want to take your movement quality to the next level, our Full Body Mobility on-demand program offers a structured path forward. It features three progressive levels with three dedicated days of training per week, ensuring you have the variety and scaling options needed to see long-term results.
citizenathletics.com/sustainable-strength
Want More Mobility?
Check out these videos:
10 Minute Morning Mobility & Stretching Routine: youtu.be/yDXBRssBpVo
12 Minute Hip Mobility Follow Along Routine For Stiff Hips: youtu.be/FCreCwsTwzo
Get Your T-spine Moving: youtu.be/pecwEdOxjNU
Active Hamstring Mobility & Flexibility Routine: youtu.be/_ATBV9x2P8I
Follow Us Over On Socials:
IG Citizen: instagram.com/citizenathletics1
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![I Tried The Worlds Hardest Cycling Test | Wahoo 4DP FTP Test on Kickr Bike
Stop guessing your cycling fitness and start using the data required to build a world-class aerobic engine. Start crushing your training today: https://citizenathletics.com/
The Wahoo 4DP test is widely considered the most brutal hour in cycling, designed to expose every weakness by testing your Neuromuscular Power, Anaerobic Capacity, Maximal Aerobic Power (MAP), and Functional Threshold Power (FTP) in a single session. Moving beyond a standard 20-minute FTP test, the 4DP provides a multidimensional profile that allows for precision-engineered training zones. Whether you are a sprinter looking to build endurance or a climber needing more snap, this data-driven approach ensures every watt you push in training is leading to a physiological adaptation.
What we cover:
-The 4DP Methodology: Learn how four distinct efforts, ranging from 5 seconds to 20 minutes, create a comprehensive map of your cycling strengths and deficits [00:41].
-Neuromuscular Power (Sprint): Watch the mechanics of hitting peak wattage during the initial 5-second all-out sprints to establish your top-end speed [02:11].
-Maximal Aerobic Power (MAP): Strategies for surviving the 5-minute maximal effort and why it is the key indicator of your VO2 max potential [02:50].
-The FTP Grind: A raw look at the 20-minute steady-state test and how to manage pacing and mental fatigue when your legs feel like cement pillars [03:15].
-Data Breakdown and Progressions: See the massive improvements possible with structured training, including nearly doubling FTP and anaerobic capacity over six months [05:33].
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![Alexander Volkanovskis Training - Strength Coach Reacts
Stop guessing how the worlds best fighters prepare for the octagon and start training with the precision of a champion. Start crushing your training today: https://citizenathletics.com/
Alexander Volkanovski is widely considered one of the most well-rounded and physically dominant athletes in the UFC, but what does his actual strength and conditioning (S&C) look like? In this reaction video, Dr. Sam Spinelli breaks down Volkanovski’s training camp footage, evaluating everything from his reactive power drills and vertical jump mechanics to his grappling-specific strength work. By analyzing the why behind his exercise selection, we can identify high-leverage habits you can steal for your own performance and avoid the common pitfalls of over-training specific conditioning.
What we cover:
-Dynamic Mobility and Feedback: Learn how Volkanovski utilizes pigeon rotations and thoracic drills to open up his hips and shoulders for more powerful striking and grappling [01:08].
-Power Production vs. Band Resistance: Why using bands for punching drills might have poor dynamic correspondence and how to better utilize external feedback like jump mats [02:19].
-Vertical and Horizontal Force: A breakdown of Volkanovski’s 44cm vertical jump and hurdle mechanics, and how to improve single-leg drive without relying on momentum [05:06].
-Strength for Grappling: Why chest-supported rows, ring pull-ups, and landmine presses are superior for MMA athletes looking to build pulling power while protecting the lower back [10:40].
-Specific vs. Non-Specific Conditioning: The potential downsides of mixing air-bike intervals with technical wrestling drills and how to better structure your Shark Tank sessions [21:36].
Build the engine of an elite competitor with Citizen Athletics programming made for for anyone looking to build a resilient, explosive, and enduring body. Check out Citizen Athletics Programs: https://citizenathletics.com/
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