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Stretching for Higher Kicks

November 28, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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 […]

Filed Under: flexibility, instruction, kicking, mobility, splits, stretching, videos

Homemade Stretching Device

November 24, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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

Filed Under: diy, equipment, flexibility, hamstring, kicking, stretching, videos

Hip Mobility for Olympic Lifters

November 10, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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.

Filed Under: bands, couch stretch, flexibility, hip, mobility, rubber bands, videos

How to Develop Flexibility for Splits

October 31, 2011 By Gregor Winter

A hot chick showing you various stretches to develop front / middle splits…

Filed Under: exercises, flexibility, mobility, stretching, videos

Taekwondo Stretching Videos

October 21, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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

Filed Under: flexibility, legs, mobility, stretching, Taekwondo, videos

Hip and Ankle Stretches for Olympic Weightlifting

October 20, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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 […]

Filed Under: ankle, dorsiflexion, flexibility, Glenn Pendlay, hips, mobility, videos

Upper Body Stretches for Olympic Weightlifting

October 19, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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 […]

Filed Under: clean, flexibility, front rack position, Glenn Pendlay, mobility, shoulder, stretching, videos, weightlifting

Getting Started in Olympic Weightlifting

September 23, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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 […]

Filed Under: clean and jerk, Dan John, flexibility, instruction, overhead press, press, program, snatch, squat, technique, weightlifting

Ankle Stretch Using Rubber Band Mobility WOD

September 12, 2011 By Gregor Winter

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 […]

Filed Under: ankle, bands, flexibility, mobility, squat, stretching, technique, videos, weightlifting

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