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Becoming a Supple Leopard

Kelly Starrett ISBN 1936608588

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This book by Kelly Starrett has come up 3 times across 2 different shows: Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss. One of those mentions was a genuine on-air recommendation, not just a passing reference. The people who brought it up: Andrew Huberman, Nsima Inyang, Tim Ferriss. The earliest mention we indexed is from 2023-04-04 and the most recent from 2025-06-18. Every occurrence below links to the episode page and to the exact second it was said on YouTube.

What it is

Based on the premise that dysfunctional movement patterns impede athletic performance, the author presents the construction and function of his own movement and mobility system, based on his midline stabilization and organization, one-joint rule and laws of torque movement principles, all to remedy body stiffness, prevent injuries and improve and extend athletic capabilities.

Every time it came up

RecommendedTim Ferriss

Movement Coach Nsima Inyang — True Athleticism at Any Age

“so many concepts are things that I've continued to like build my knowledge base on that have helped so much... I think everyone should own his book on becoming a supple leopard”
“I learned this cue from Kelly Stretat's book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, back in 2013. Have you met Kelly?”— Nsima Inyang

The guest here is Nsima Inyang: Elite raw powerlifter (1758 lb total), dedicated jiu-jitsu practitioner, and movement coach who runs the Stronger Human community and YouTube channel focused on holistic strength, mobility, and longevity. Elite powerlifter and movement coach Nsima Inyang teaches Tim Ferriss how rope flow, breathing, sleds, and regressions build pain-free strength for life.

01:10:042025-06-18
Guest's own workAndrew Huberman

How to Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility | Dr. Kelly Starrett

“Dr Kelly starett has authored several best-selling books some of which you may have heard of such as Supple Leopard”— Andrew Huberman

The guest here is Dr. Kelly Starrett: Doctor of physical therapy and one of the world's leading movement and mobility experts. Author of best-sellers like 'Becoming a Supple Leopard,' he co-owns The Ready State with his wife Juliet and coaches elite college and pro athletes and teams. Mobility expert Kelly Starrett gives Huberman practical, low-time tools to move better, fix posture, ease pain, and make fitness fun.

00:01:022024-12-09
Guest's own workTim Ferriss

Dr. Kelly Starrett — The Magic of Movement and Mobility | The Tim Ferriss Show

“Kelly is the author of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers becoming a Supple Leopard and ready to run”— Tim Ferriss

The guest here is Dr. Kelly Starrett: Doctor of physical therapy, performance coach, and co-founder of The Ready State (formerly MobilityWOD) with wife Juliet; NYT-bestselling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard, Ready to Run, and Built to Move; works with NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB athletes, Olympic medalists and elite military. Mobility coach Kelly Starrett gives Tim Ferriss simple at-home vital signs and base camp habits that build a durable, mobile body for life.

00:06:432023-04-04