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RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman

RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman

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 Health. Wellness. Fitness. Getting in shape. We talk about such things based on mental models we evolve from our exposure to information, our limited understanding, and what we think is best. RECONSIDER with Bill Hartman will ask better questions to allow you to filter the good to promote better decisions when it comes to your choices of exercise and type of workout you perform at home, on the field, or in the gym. RECON will explore where some of the false beliefs about what, why, and how which exercise is best for your needs to get away from what often holds you back from making the changes and progress you desire.2023 Entraînement physique et mise en forme Hygiène et mode de vie sain Mise en forme, régime et nutrition
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  • RECONsider... The Truth About Movement Screens with Bill Hartman | Episode #71

    RECONsider... The Truth About Movement Screens with Bill Hartman | Episode #71
    Sep 8 2025
    "You’re Not Measuring What You Think: Movement Screens, Compensations, and Energetic Behavior" → Join http://UHP.network FREE to start learning. Episode Overview Bill and Chris explore how complex movements—like squats, toe touches, and turns—serve as energetic assessments within the UHPC Model. Rather than relying on outdated biomechanical frameworks or traditional mobility screens, they explain how movement reflects behavioral strategy under constraint. Gravity, pressure, and shape—not joints or range of motion—govern what you see. The episode walks through real examples, including a breakdown of the Apley Scratch Test, showing how misinterpreted motions can still offer useful information if understood through shape and phase. Key Topics & Chapter Highlights 00:00 – Complex Movements vs Traditional Screens Chris introduces the problem: people often use gait, squats, or toe touches to assess clients without understanding what these movements reveal. Bill reframes these as system-wide behaviors shaped by constraint, not joint metrics. 01:30 – The Value of Table Tests in Interpreting Behavior Bill emphasizes that table tests aren’t about parts—they reveal what strategies a system has access to. Even if you don’t use them directly, understanding them is essential to interpreting upright behavior accurately. 03:45 – How Gravity Uncovers Hidden Constraints When someone transitions from a table to upright movement, gravity exposes the system’s organization. You may see “clean” table measures but poor performance when the body has to manage pressure and complexity. 06:00 – The Scratch Test Misconception Chris introduces the Apley Scratch Test, which is often misused to interpret ER/IR. Bill explains that both reaching directions are actually forms of internal rotation. What you see is orientation—not isolated joint function. 08:30 – Movement Is Always Strategy They demonstrate how compensatory actions—like cervical rotation or scapular shifts—aren’t mistakes. These are the system’s best attempts to solve an internal constraint using available strategies. 10:30 – Squats and Toe Touches as Energetic Windows Rather than thinking of a toe touch as a flexibility test, Bill explains it shows axial organization and internal rotation strategies. A squat, by contrast, adds extremity contributions and reflects different propulsive behavior. 12:45 – When and Why People Can’t Access Motion They explore how systems with no yielding ability or containment capacity will show poor motion upright. Exercises must support gravitational demands while progressing relative motion safely. 15:00 – Rotation Tests and Propulsion Phases Rotation tasks—seated or standing—reveal different aspects of propulsive access. A standing turn reflects early propulsion toward the direction of turn; turning away often indicates late-phase limitations. 20:00 – Real-World Application and the Problem with Labels Chris critiques the reductionist tendency to label people as “IR-deficient” based on narrow measures. Bill explains how over-relying on single metrics or repeating interventions without understanding behavior often worsens compensation. 30:00 – Final Thoughts and Coffee Orders Chris closes by inviting comments and coffee orders, tying it back to community engagement and teasing future episodes on training progressions. Key Takeaways Movement screens don’t test joints—they reveal strategies. Clean table measures don’t guarantee upright performance. The Apley Scratch Test shows IR on both sides, not ER vs IR. Compensation is not dysfunction—it’s a strategy. Squats, toe touches, and turns are behavioral probes, not mobility checks. Labels like “IR-deficient” often miss the deeper systemic constraint. If you don’t understand what you’re seeing, you can’t intervene effectively. LEARN MORE JOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses. http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ TRAIN WITH BILL Interested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model? Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT WEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/ Podcast audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221 or download with YT Premium
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    32 min
  • RECONsider... Why Your Assessments are Wrong with Bill Hartman | Episode #70

    RECONsider... Why Your Assessments are Wrong with Bill Hartman | Episode #70
    Aug 24 2025
    Episode Overview Bill and Chris unpack the philosophy and implementation of assessment within the UHPC Model, showing how testing reveals energetic behavior—not just structural position. Rather than focusing on static joint angles, they illustrate how relative motion, systemic organization, and phase-based strategies tell the real story of what a system can or cannot do. The discussion critiques isolative and reductionist interpretations and offers a coherent, propulsion-informed approach to understanding and intervening effectively. Key Topics & Chapter Highlights 00:00 – What Assessment Is For Chris opens by outlining the episode's goal: explore the role of assessments, how to interpret them, and how they should guide programming and interventions. Bill highlights that understanding behavior—not structure—is the foundation. 02:30 – You’re Probably Not Measuring What You Think You Are Bill reframes “shoulder rotation” tests: you’re seeing the behavior of the whole system, not just a joint. Without knowing how movement is produced—compensatory vs relative—you can’t select meaningful interventions. 06:40 – What ER and IR Measures Actually Tell You Chris introduces ER and IR as space and pressure variables. Bill explains that internal and external rotation measures reveal where a person can absorb and project energy in the propulsive sequence. 09:10 – Relative Motion vs Orientation Bill explains the difference: relative motion means segments move in opposition (ER vs IR), while orientation means segments move together. Understanding this distinction is crucial for interpreting what the system is capable of doing. 12:00 – Local Symptoms Are Global Behavior Problems Isolated complaints (tight traps, painful joints) often arise because other parts of the system aren’t contributing. Misinterpreting tightness as a local problem misses the systemic behavior that causes it. 14:00 – ER = Space | IR = Pressure ER reflects how much space a system can access. IR reflects how effectively it can manage pressure. Shape change expresses this dynamically across different propulsion phases. 16:30 – Table Tests Aren’t Neutral Tests like straight leg raise or shoulder IR can be easily distorted by compensatory behavior (e.g., shrugging, rolling). The table is a constraint; knowing how to interpret the constraint matters as much as the raw measure. 20:00 – Propulsion Phases Reveal the Strategy A low straight leg raise might reflect a system stuck in late propulsion. Without resolution, picking up isolated IR could actually be an anterior compensatory strategy—not a gain in movement options. 24:00 – The Tests Reveal Potential, Not Performance Table tests predict what a person could do when upright. They tell you what the system has access to, not how it will behave under load or complexity. But without them, you can’t identify effective interventions. 27:30 – Even If You Don’t Do Table Tests... Even strength coaches and trainers who never use tables need to understand them. Recognizing shapes, pressures, and constraints in upright behavior requires that deeper knowledge. Key Takeaways Assessment reveals system behavior, not joint capacity. You’re always measuring shape, not parts. Table tests show potential, not upright readiness—but they’re foundational for interpreting strategy. Relative motion is key. Orientation without opposition means compression and less adaptability. IR = pressure. ER = space. Both are phase-dependent, not just joint-specific. Complex movements reflect strategy. Know what you’re seeing. No movement is neutral. Every behavior reflects an energetic solution—or a compensation. LEARN MORE JOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses. http://UHP.network FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out: IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ TRAIN WITH BILL Interested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model? Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form. http://www.reconu.co SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT WEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/ Podcast audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221 or download with YT Premium
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    35 min
  • RECONsider... Muscles Don't Work Like You Think with Bill Hartman | Episode #69

    RECONsider... Muscles Don't Work Like You Think with Bill Hartman | Episode #69
    Aug 10 2025

    Free articles and courses about movement from Bill Hartman at http://uhp.network

    Episode Overview

    Bill and Chris delve into the detailed behavior of muscles as dynamic, context-sensitive tissues. They emphasize that muscles don’t simply contract or produce force but modulate tension, stiffness, and elasticity to support movement and structural integrity. The conversation explores how muscle behavior varies depending on movement phase, environmental demands, and habitual usage, revealing that adaptability and responsiveness are central to healthy function. Habitual muscle recruitment patterns often lead to rigidity and reduced movement options. #fitness #movement #muscle #health #physicaltherapy #strengthtraining

    Key Topics & Chapter Highlights

    00:00 – Muscles as Adaptive Tissues

    Introduction to muscle not as static strength but as dynamic tension modulators responsive to context.

    02:50 – Tension and Stiffness Modulation

    Exploring how muscles regulate stiffness to enable or restrict movement, balancing stability with mobility.

    06:10 – Phase-Specific Muscle Roles

    Discussion of how muscle behavior shifts across different movement phases to support propulsion and control.

    09:45 – Impact of Habitual Muscle Patterns

    How repeated use of fixed muscle patterns leads to rigidity, limiting system adaptability.

    13:20 – Elasticity’s Role in Movement Efficiency

    Muscle elasticity helps recycle energy and smooth transitions, reducing effort and injury risk.

    17:00 – Coordinating Breath and Muscle Tone

    Breathing patterns influence muscle tension and readiness, linking respiratory and muscular systems.

    20:00 – Muscle Behavior as Shape Change

    Muscle action is described as continuous adjustment of body shape to navigate environmental demands.

    22:30 – Strategies to Restore Muscle Responsiveness

    Methods to break habitual rigidity by retraining muscle modulation through varied movement stimuli.

    Key Takeaways

    Muscle behavior is adaptive and context-dependent, not merely force production.

    Tension and stiffness are modulated to balance stability and mobility.

    Movement phases dictate differing muscle roles and timing.

    Habitual patterns reduce flexibility and movement options.

    Elasticity and breath coordination are essential for efficient muscle function.

    Retraining muscle responsiveness can restore system adaptability.

    LEARN MORE

    JOIN the UHP Network to learn directly from Bill through articles, videos and courses.

    http://UHP.network

    FOLLOW Bill on IG to stay up to date on when his courses are coming out:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/

    TRAIN WITH BILL

    Interested in the only training program based on Bill Hartman’s Model?

    Join the rapidly growing community who are reconstructing their bodies at https://www.reconu.co

    FREE EBOOK by Bill about the guiding principles of training when you fill out your sign-up form.

    http://www.reconu.co

    SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content:

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT

    WEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/

    Podcast audio:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQjrd?si=eca3b211dafc4202

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reconsider-with-bill-hartman/id1662268221

    or download with YT Premium
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    25 min
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