Here are some videos showing you stretches to develop better flexibility (not only) for higher kicks. Because there is no such thing as having too much active flexibility. Static Stretches and middle split Standing side stretches with rubber bands use a pulley to do standing stretchesElevated fron splits How to improve your splits Simple DIY […]
Homemade Stretching Device
Not just for kicks. Here is a video showing you how to use a simple homemade stretching tool to increase your flexibility and strengthen your hamstrings, psoas and glutes at end ranges. Material: stick or PVC pipe PVC pipe T connector rubber band
Hip Mobility for Olympic Lifters
Spencer Moormon from California Strength shows some hip flexor stretches. If you have stuck around you probably are familiar with these rubber band hip mobility exercises. Work each side for 2 minutes. Contract + relax the glutes (PNF Stretching) Also see more Couch Stretch posts.
How to Develop Flexibility for Splits
A hot chick showing you various stretches to develop front / middle splits…
Taekwondo Stretching Videos
I was looking for more leg stretching exercises and came across some Taekwondo stretching routines. These guys have some unique techniques and exercises. Definitely a good addition to your bag of stretches. Check out “Master KANG, Shin Chul: Stretching Exercises
Hip and Ankle Stretches for Olympic Weightlifting
After showing the Upper Body Stretches for Olympic Weightlifting Glenn Pendlay also has some Flexibility Exercises for the Lower Body in Olympic Weightlifting. More useful stretches on Mobility 101. Elbows Against Knees Hip Stretch Assisted Squat Flexibility Exercise Update: Added YouTube video below. These are hip and ankle mobilty exercises specifically for the catch position in the Olympic lifts, but also for front […]
Upper Body Stretches for Olympic Weightlifting
Glenn Pendlay has two Upper Body Flexibility Exercises for Olympic Weightlifters (see the Lower Body Stretches for Weightlifters here). Update: Added YouTube video below. Shoulder Dislocates Starting Position First are the classic Shoulder Dislocates (or Pass Throughs) with PVC pipes or broomsticks. These are a great exercise in order to get you ready to catching the […]
Getting Started in Olympic Weightlifting
Dan John wrote about a “Beginners Program for the Olympic Lifts”. he suggests starting out the Bulgarian way, with deep squats then learn the clean – “Push the floor away” then get the bar overhead – learn true military press, push press, push jerk,split jerk, and the corresponding behind the neck variations of these exercises […]
Ankle Stretch Using Rubber Band Mobility WOD
Kelly Starrett on ankle mobility again. Important stuff if you’re into doing Olympic lifts. Tools: little box, rubber band, superfriend (optional) Time: 2 minutes, 40-50 reps each foot (front and back) Do the band distracted ankle stretch, with foot on the box and knee pointing outside. Have a friend control your foot placement and to keep it […]