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5 Common Stretching Pitfalls
Revisit the fundamental principles of stretching to get the most out of your training.
Stephanie Ring
Save It for the Good Stuff: How to Minimise Your Warm Up
Before spending loads of time on mobility and movement prep, ask yourself whether it's helping you move closer to your goals, and if it's producing optimal results.
John Rusin
2 Rotational Running Stretches to Enhance Your Flexibility
Your body is not a two-dimensional object. James' stretches help you mobilise through different angles and planes of motion.
James Dunne
Back Feel Out of Whack? Try Cats and Dogs
If yor spine feels a bit out of whack, these simple exercises will help get you coordinated.
Maryann Berry
1 Quick Stretch to Mobilise Your Upper Back
The shoulders and upper back are common areas of built-up tension. Use this stretch to mobilise them.
James Dunne
A Simple Lower Back Mobilisation for Runners
To maintain running longevity and performance, you need a supple back. Use these stretches to improve your mobility.
James Dunne
Stretch Your Back for Immediate Hamstring Flexibility Gains
These simple back extension exercises will make your hamstrings more agreeable to stretching.
Maryann Berry
A Dynamic Hip Stretch to Fight Pain and Improve Running
In this video, James demonstrates a simple stretch that alleviates problems related to a tight piriformis.
James Dunne
A More Effective Way to Stretch Your Quads
Running coach James Dunne provides cues to tweak the basic quad stretch for improved running results.
James Dunne
3 Crucial Static Stretches for Weightlifting
If you don't have the ability to attain required ranges of motion, the effects of static stretching will assist in your lifting.
Rich Kite
3 Exercises to Increase Your Shoulder Range of Motion
Increase flexibility, lessen stiffness, and improve ROM with these daily exercises for achy shoulders.
Maryann Berry
Improve Your Front Squat With the Forearm Stand
Don't let a lack of wrist and forearm mobility stunt your front squat.
Sima Tamaddon
Stretching Your Hamstrings Isn't Always Best
Until you fix the root cause for your tight hamstrings, you are chasing a never-ending problem.
Cassie Dionne
Why Your Approach to Fixing Your Low Back Is Making It Worse
I know stretching your lumbar spine feels good. But you are actually making your pain worse.
Cassie Dionne
5 Simple Ways to Stretch Out and Loosen Up (Video)
Al is not only a master of bodyweight strength but also of flexibility. Here, he teaches you the twist hold.
Al Kavadlo
Combat Asymmetrical Sports Postures With 2 Simple Fixes (Video)
These will help athletes in sports like snowboarding, golf, tennis, surfing, or racquetball.
Maryann Berry
Fix Your Posture and Strengthen Your Body With Standing Windmill (Video)
Combat your slumped, sitting posture with this easy and effective exercise.
Maryann Berry
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