<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[HMF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlocking the mysteries of sports performance and human movement]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Internal Rotation Peak Force Thoughts: What is the Lats Contribution? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past year, my mentor and I have gone back and forth on the same problem more times than I can count: why is internal rotation (IR) peak force so hard to improve in certain overhead athletes? It's not a niche concern. IR torque at the shoulder is one of the clearest markers of a high-performing shoulder – the benchmark sits around 2.1N/kg against just 1.26N/kg for the external rotators (Cools et al., 2016). That's not a small gap, and it's by design: overhead throwing demands far more...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/internal-rotation-peak-force-thoughts-what-is-the-lats-contribution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a723b8754ef9951451f68c5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:32:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_154474ba81284c5aa9702bf7544009b9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_502,h_304,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobility in Sport: Beyond Flexibility and Into Function (Part 4: The Joint-By-Joint Approach, Length-Tension Relationship Change, Application &#38; Stretching “Tightness”)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This final part of this 4-part blog series will conclude by shifting the discussion from theory into practice, exploring how concepts of mobility, stability, force production, and adaptation can be applied. The section aims to bridge the gap between understanding why mobility changes occur and how we can meaningfully develop mobility that transfers to performance, resilience, and long-term joint health.  The Stability vs Mobility Conundrum  It is well documented in the literature the...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/mobility-in-sport-beyond-flexibility-and-into-function-part-4-the-joint-by-joint-approach-length</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695017e74e106942d11bc738</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_27dc75e9c54341d2bcd8221900fa25c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobility in Sport: Beyond Flexibility and Into Function (Part 3: Static Stretching, Sarcomeres, Fascicles &#38; Robustness)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within this section of the blog, I want to (try!) explain the physical, architectural underpinnings of what enables a muscle-tendon unit (MTU) to be able to move through larger ranges, potentially resulting in larger joint ranges of motion in individuals. In doing so, I will critically examine some of the more commonly prescribed “mobility” interventions and unpack what they are actually changing—if anything!  Before delving deeper into this section, you are probably wondering what the...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/mobility-in-sport-beyond-flexibility-and-into-function-part-3-static-stretching-sarcomeres-fasc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6940296633c5123904e96e70</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:52:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_d4b35a8fd2094c6d999abe0140555aea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobility in Sport: Beyond Flexibility and Into Function (Part 2: Fight or Flight &#38; Sensory Receptors)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving forward in this discussion, I believe it is important to explore why some individuals can access certain joint positions and body shapes far more easily than others. More specifically, what is it about their bodies that enables them to achieve greater ranges of motion within their joints? The short answer is: it depends. But rather than stopping at that rather irritating and lazy response, let’s unpack and examine some of the potential neurological and physiological factors that may...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/mobility-in-sport-beyond-flexibility-and-into-function-part-2-fight-or-flight-sensory-receptors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693ff9097d3431799f8c2f89</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:32:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_9addb6bd44e640a890b2634bb4d81406~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobility in Sport: Beyond Flexibility and Into Function (Part 1: Defining &#38; Assessing “Mobility”) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobility has become something of a buzzword in the fitness world in recent times, often used in varying contexts and interpreted in various ways. To start off and keep things clear and consistent throughout this blog, I’ll define mobility as the active  ability to access joint positions. In contrast, I’ll refer to flexibility as the passive  ability to access joint positions, typically with the aid of external forces. A simple example: try lifting one finger off a table using only your own...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/mobility-in-sport-beyond-flexibility-and-into-function-part-1-defining-assessing-mobility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690dd0864cb1a91e8e601643</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:20:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_de272f00e91e4fa3953191708d0cdf41~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer of Training (Part 4, Why Strength Is Not Always The Answer, Athlete Examples, Training Age and Concluding Thoughts) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the first three parts of this series taught us anything, it’s that transfer of training is a highly individual and context-dependent process. In this final installment, we’ll explore how an athlete’s training age influences transfer potential and why methods that work for beginners often lose their effectiveness in elite populations. Drawing from case studies of Jannik Sinner, Mondo Duplantis, and Greg Rutherford—as well as insights from leading coaches. One key factor in this...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/transfer-of-training-part-4-why-strength-is-not-always-the-answer-athlete-examples-training-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e091e2b47656399411d040</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:28:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_5a2202310bd841c1a9709eb20a6bb406~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer of Training (Part 3, Coordination, Strength to Skills and Ecological Dynamics) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When discussing transfer of training, the role of coordination is often overlooked in favour of purely physiological and mechanical...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/transfer-of-training-part-3-coordination-strength-to-skills-and-ecological-dynamics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e05dfd0610961342db6793</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:28:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_bece7bb829d24a45b9aabdd65d19dba2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer of Training (Part 2, A Physiological and Mechanical Lens, Dynamic Correspondence and Bondarchuk’s Model) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a physiological and mechanical standpoint, the early works of Anatoliy Bondarchuk and Yuri Verkhoshansky have been particularly...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/transfer-of-training-part-2-a-physiological-and-mechanical-lens-dynamic-correspondence-and-bondar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e06decb476563994116321</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:27:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_1551894a43fb43de88b5bebd4eb2f431~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_734,h_484,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transfer of Training (Part 1, What Is Transfer of Training? Foundations and Coaching Philosophies) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the years, I have continually grappled with a fundamental question: Is the training in the weight room - separate from our actual...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/transfer-of-training-part-1-what-is-transfer-of-training-foundations-and-coaching-philosophies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67deeb735a47b47069ab511f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:54:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_0d3b81a8757c4ab7af0336c46f1c3a5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_958,h_760,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Shoulder Kinetics for Peak Performance (Part 2, The Importance of Muscle Function and Programme Design Considerations) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now, what is the relevance of understanding what was discussed in Part One of this article? Why is it valuable to recognise what the...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/understanding-shoulder-kinetics-for-peak-performance-part-2-the-importance-of-muscle-function-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c88d024a016f063aa814c7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_328c42c2c75e4ba9959d36355f27aee3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Shoulder Kinetics for Peak Performance (Part 1, Throwing, Torque and Training) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In my last blog post, I discussed a more kinematic (movement) and integrated approach to understanding the complexities of the shoulder. On the flip side, the first part of this article will take a more kinetic approach with less of an appreciation for kinematics, delving deeper into some of the musculature responsible for controlling motions, as well as an acknowledgment for the forces encountered. Currently, the scientific literature available is relatively limited and unclear in terms of...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/understanding-shoulder-kinetics-for-peak-performance-part-1-throwing-torque-and-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c61b5c295dfeba6c9e04db</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:06:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_e50331d784774f97851c9b7d6604bd60~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_908,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Glenohumeral Joint: A Holistic Approach to Shoulder Function ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shoulder complex is a highly intricate system made up of 4 joints: the glenohumeral (GH), acromioclavicular (AC), sternoclavicular...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/beyond-the-glenohumeral-joint-a-holistic-approach-to-shoulder-function</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a73cc3a4ac3cbc524100b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:51:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_5ee7b81b39b844e6a864e1fde4fdc698~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_906,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Idea of Variability in Sport and Movement Practice (Part 2, The Purpose, Relevance &#38; Importance of Variability and Attractors) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now you may be wondering what is the importance and relevance of having this so called “bandwidth” (as Harry Simington refers to) or wiggle room in the availability of our movement solutions and attractors? The second part of this article will explore two main reasons as to why a degree of variability may be beneficial in terms of our movement options, but also one reason where we also see variability benefit the structure of our training.  James (2004) "variability-overuse hypothesis"...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/the-idea-of-variability-in-sport-and-movement-practice-part-2-the-purpose-relevance-importance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678fc4dcf8f890fba67ede20</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:59:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_0628dff8d58f49f9afe4522e7e38d072~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_960,h_730,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Idea of Variability in Sport and Movement Practice (Part 1, History of Motor Learning &#38; Defining Attractors) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I distinctly remember an interview with one of my sporting icons, Rafael Nadal, many years ago now. It stuck in my head due to one...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/the-idea-of-variability-in-sport-and-movement-practice-part-1-history-of-motor-learning-defining</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678fbfba6484d4dd2bc7ae80</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:47:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_7d1140cf6edc4708b76e04f0e062f0c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_575,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[To Move Or Not To Move? That is the question! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many individuals have debated the purpose of the spine for decades, and through my experience, albeit limited, two schools of thought...]]></description><link>https://www.hugomorganperformance.co.uk/post/to-move-or-not-to-move-that-is-the-question</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6786931126d3ee05254a7bb7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:41:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/666a4d_07a83f75795d432ebb56a6c84a2cebba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hugo Morgan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>