Stretching

[Theabbot]

To my fellow old heads. What are y'all doing for stretching/warmups before you start hitting it hard in the gym? I just started my first serious gym run in my life. Finally got motivated to make a change. I ain't tryin to hurt myself though. So if anybody could drop some stretch and warmup jewels I'd be much appreciated.

 

[TrueAlphaMale]

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[ScoopNScore]

Dynamic stretches

- Leg/arm swings

Front and back

Lateral

- Hip twists


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Arm circles

Save the stationary stretches for the end of the workout to improve flexibility.

 

[The ADD]

I do something like the dynamics mentioned above, very slow/controlled push-ups for 30 seconds on upper body days. I also try to do some planks for a 1min plus on rest for 25 and repeat 2-3 times. I don't know if the planks make any sense but I usually do compound lifts first so at least it makes me feel like my core is awake

 

[Rusty Kuntz]

I do dynamic stretching: high leg kicks, hip stretches, etc. I also work in a couple of static stretches (most people recommend doing these after a workout, but I like mixing them in with dynamics before working out; I feel more limber)

 

[unit321]

To my fellow old heads. What are y'all doing for stretching/warmups before you start hitting it hard in the gym? I just started my first serious gym run in my life. Finally got motivated to make a change. I ain't tryin to hurt myself though. So if anybody could drop some stretch and warmup jewels I'd be much appreciated.

I do warmups before hitting it hard. That's followed by very mild stretching before hitting it hard.
Major stretching routines are done 'after' the workout.

 

[BezO]

50-100 jumping jacks to warm up, then some dynamic stretches. If I have time (I workout in the morning before work), I do some static stretches afterwards.

 

[HHR]

Dynamic stretches

- Leg/arm swings

Front and back

Lateral

- Hip twists


-

Arm circles

Save the stationary stretches for the end of the workout to improve flexibility.

This x100

Static stretching before warming is much less effective and can be dangerous. There are some exceptions, but for the most part, save em.

I like to walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes before stretching