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I know Keifer has scratched this topic, but I was curious of anyone else had any good ideas for any of these? Which you do? Which not to do? Research? I have just noticed my hamstrings have became pretty tight but I know stretching before lifts decrease strength. Thoughts please.
i start with myofascial release and prime the target muscle group, then dynamic mobility exercises; if i'm doing legs i have a hip circuit. Then CNS activation- usually some type of plyometric movement for explosiveness. I never actually do any direct stretching. Cheers!
Steam room and Sauna are one of the main contributors to losing weight. They Dehydrate you unless you adequately hydrate during and after. Thats how powerlifters can drop so much weight so fast. So be carful, but other then that its great. Just do it on a day where you dont lift, and for god sake please dont do it after a session.
sorry ive just come across this post, could you elaborate why using the sauna after a session is bad idea?
GET IN THERE WITH DAT LACROSSE BALL AND MAKE YA SELF CRY, SON.
Okay, so my favourite way to improve flexibility is to throw all these stretching and foam rolling exercises out of the window 🙂Do SLDLs and your hamstring flexibility will improve. I use dynamic weighted movements to improve my flexibility, and it works 🙂
Yep 🙂 SLSLDLs are also great for hamstring flexibility 🙂
Steam room and Sauna are one of the main contributors to losing weight. They Dehydrate you unless you adequately hydrate during and after. Thats how powerlifters can drop so much weight so fast. So be carful, but other then that its great. Just do it on a day where you dont lift, and for god sake please dont do it after a session.
sorry ive just come across this post, could you elaborate why using the sauna after a session is bad idea?
Since you used the search function I will give you my opinion. Going in the sauna and stretching is just asking for an injury. ESPECIALLY after lifting weights. You have already done a significant amount of "damage" during your lifting session (if your lifting correctly), going into a hot room and stretching is just asking for injuries. Possibly the next day could be beneficial. Do whatever you want...
SLSLDL's? now your just making things up 😛
Single Leg Straight(Stiff) Leg Dead LiftAlex does them Romanian style in a video.
Okay, so my favourite way to improve flexibility is to throw all these stretching and foam rolling exercises out of the window 🙂Do SLDLs and your hamstring flexibility will improve. I use dynamic weighted movements to improve my flexibility, and it works 🙂
I can attest to this, as both a BB'er and martial artist.I do SOME static stretches (like working into splits, etc.), but mostly dynamic stretching (esp. before martial arts training or a fight) to loosen up / warm up.Best advice is to keep active AS you lift, to keep the new muscle supple and athletically functional (not just sitting pretty). For me this means to combine lifting with martial arts training (technique, pad work and sparring). As I get bigger / stronger, my body adapts to using what I've added.This is a valid point, b/c there are guys who come in, already quite large / strong, but do not understand how to properly APPLY that strength / size to good use; they just look awkward, and don't strike with full strength potential.The body is incredibly adaptive.Cory
The goal of your warmup is to prepare you for your training session. The idea is to prime your body for the movements of that day. For example is your main focus of the day was squats1) Foam roll (I roll out my entire body. Each movement for 30sec or just 5 passes up and down) 2) General Warmup ( Jumping Jacks, Jogging, etc) Your trying to get the heartrate going. 3) Mobility (If your sessions main focus was squats, then focus on your hips, legs, and low back. No sets and reps here, just off feel) 4) Specific Warmup (This is where you would warmup for that particular movement.) If your warming up for squats start with goblet squats and work your way up to your working weight. I do a warmup set for every 50lbs of working weight
Mobility WOD Free. Life- changing. Will help you fix your issue, understand its origin, and lift again with proper mechanics.Use the search tool to find any body part, and there'll be videos for days.It's run by Kelly Starrett, a physical therapist who' s worked with Olympic athletes, power lifters, and competitors in the Crossfit Games. His videos improved my performance in the gym and fixed my knee and shoulder pain...as in completely.
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