This is not just for you gymnasts working on your planches, but also for Olympic weightlifters. Since in Olympic lifting you are spending a lot of time with your wrists in extension, it might be wise to get in some prehab work done by focusing on flexion. Of course once you get more comfortable with […]
The most useful Mobility Exercises with Video Explanations
For More check out All Things Gym's Mobility 101 Guide.
Kettlebell Quad Massage Mobility WOD
Remember that quad smash MWOD? Jami Tikkanen shows you an option that doesn’t require a superfriend. Sandwich Version: same thing, but sitting on a lacrosse ball
Squat Form Mobility Recap by Justin
Justin made a great video recapping lots of Kelly Starrett’s mobility drills. He made the video specifically for a female athlete, who has trouble with her knees tracking inside of her toes when squatting. But I think everyone of us will find something to take away from the video. He works top to bottom from […]
Band Distracted Groin Stretch Mobility WOD
Kelly Starrett shows an after workout band distracted hip stretch. This tackles the complete groin area (iliopsoas = psoas major, psoas minor, iliacus) This thing is the holy grail. Tools: rubber band plate 2-3 minutes a side Check out more drills on Mobility 101. Definitely going to try this tomorrow.
Hip Matrix Mobility WOD
Jami Tikkanen has a couple of hip stretch stretches to get you into better positions for your squat & deadlift. All you need is a somewhat high box. Do 10-15 reps in each position
CrossFit Games Open Workout 12.5 Preparation
The CrossFit mobilizers, Kelly Starrett & Carl Paoli have some good tips & mobility drills for Workout 12.5: Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes following the rep scheme below: 100 pound Thruster, 3 reps 3 Chest to bar Pull-ups 100 pound Thruster, 6 reps 6 Chest to bar Pull-ups 100 pound Thruster, […]
Foot Position & Keeping Knees Out Test Mobility WOD
Perfect timing. After Justin’s post on hip torque, here is Kelly Starrett’s take on squat foot position and its effect on keeping the knees out. Torque-a-licious
Why External Rotatation “Creating Hip Torque” Works When Squatting
Read & watch Justin’s post on why creating “hip torque” for squatting works. create torque by pushing knees out with toes pointing straight forward external rotation = adductors stretched, lateral portion of the hamstring tight activates the whole thigh (uses more musculature) Being tighter with more musculature would result in being stronger throughout a squat. […]
CrossFit Games Open Workout 12.4 Preparation
Kelly Starrett & Carl Paoli prep for the CF Games Workout 12.4. Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 12 minutes of: 150 Wall balls90 Double-unders30 Muscle-ups
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