Free Inquiry Update – Mobility Progress

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve continued working on my mobility inquiry, focusing on improving my control, flexibility, and strength through consistent practice. One thing I’ve learned during this process is that mobility progress tends to come slowly, but small improvements can be really encouraging when you track them over time.

One of the clearest examples of progress for me has been my L-sit. Earlier in this project, I wasn’t able to hold an L-sit at all, but now I can hold it for about 7 seconds. While that might not seem like a long time, it represents a big improvement in my hip flexor strength and compression strength. It has also helped me realize that positions like the L-sit require both mobility and strength working together.

Another area where I’ve noticed improvement is my pistol squat. At the start of this inquiry, pistol squats felt unstable and difficult, especially maintaining balance and control through the full movement. After working on ankle mobility, hip strength, and controlled single-leg movements, I’ve been able to perform them with better balance and control. This has shown me how mobility training can directly improve functional movements rather than just flexibility.

Throughout this process, I’ve continued exploring resources that focus on active mobility rather than just passive stretching. Channels like Strength Side and Bodyweight Warrior have been helpful because they emphasize building strength within mobility ranges rather than forcing positions.

One challenge I’ve noticed is that progress is not always consistent. Some days, movements feel easier, while other days they feel tight or difficult again. This has made me realize how important consistency and recovery are when working on mobility. Even though improvements can feel small, they add up over time.

Going forward, I want to continue building on these improvements. My goal is to increase my L-sit hold time even further and continue improving my single-leg strength and mobility through pistol squats. I’m also continuing to work toward more advanced hip mobility positions, such as improving my pancake flexibility.

Overall, this inquiry has helped me better understand how mobility training works and how consistent practice can lead to gradual but meaningful improvements.