Great vlog John. One thing we do with our gymnasts which is similar to your first stretch with feet against the wall. We have the kids lay down with their bums against the wall, legs in straddle up the wall with small ankle weights on. They lay in this position for a few minutes slowly increasing the stretch but the main thing is because they're laying flat on their backs, it keep their backs flat whereas if they sit up, they have a tendency to round their back if we're not on hand to correct them. Love the mobility work, keep it up.
i think this is one of your best videos as it is well explained and one can see that you have spent quite a lot of time on expanding (and obviously now having :)) your knowledge about this stuff. something not many youtube channels have got and what i think mirrors your approach towards fitness. much love from germany
Thank you for this! You guys never fail to provide quality videos. Do you think this would be helpful for hamstring and sciatic pain? Keep up the great work! You guys ROCK!
This is interesting. I'm training in Musical Theatre and we do A LOT of dance, fitness training and stretching because mobility and flexibility is really important for us. We stretch in a very different way to you (we have splits on all sides etc). In a limbering session we always start with mobilization then dynamic stretching, cardio, then strength, then static/ passive stretching with a focus on relaxation.
Great video John! Love these information videos! Will be 100% recruiting these dynamic mobility and flexibility exercise in my next session! Thanks mate
I recommend doing Yoga with Adrienne. I even can't do it all but its really good to make yourself slowly open up. Just work on the videos slowly and you will see yourself getting better stretching wise while training. I hope that works out for you and all the best in your fitness journey! :D..I hope they also do more for people that are requesting your wish too.
I am a beginner to plyometics so what would a routine look like if I wanted to gain explosiveness in all muscle groups? Would I do 1 explosive movement for each group twice a week? How many Reps, sets etc. Thanks
Smashed it yet again, one of the best gym based videos on your channel I think! Is there any way you could do stuff on strengthening/repairing ligaments, specifically in the knee?
Great vlog as always....you guys are so passionate about health and fitness it's so encouraging. I was a couch potato a few months ago and now I've lost 3 stone and go to an exercise class. never would of dreamt of doing that 6 months ago......keep up the great work ☺☺☺☺
Could you look at doing a video on fixing Anterior Pelvic Tilt? I've read that I shouldn't be stretching my hip flexors or hamstrings until I fix my anterior pelvic tilt. I feel a lot of people suffer from this and don't know it!
Hi, do you have any advice for beating patella tendinitis? deep squats seem to set it off and obviously jumping.. seen loads of different physios about the problem but can't seem to get it sorted.
I am recovering from breast surgery. What is the best way to start with crossfit again without pressure on the upper arms, chest or upper back area? I am not allowed to pressure my chest due to healing.
I find that sometimes I get pain in my inner thigh, in one leg or the other, when I squat atg regardless of weight. It's not every time, but it is fairly common for me.
Thank you for this video. I'm gonna start integrate some flexibility/mobility routines into/around my workouts. Hopefully, I can avoid some injuries in the future. Like + Abo is going out right now! ;)
I always foam roll, stretch, and use a band for my upper body before a workout but everything seems to go wrong still. Everything is always tight and achey. I haven't done a squat or deadlift in almost a year!),:
freshcatbeez You should not stretch before a workout instead do pylometric exercises, it warms your muscles and gets your body ready to perform. Once you're done with your workout then you stretch as much as you can. You should continue to stretch throughout if you have problems
Hey guys! My goals are power and size. I am already doing a push Pull Legs program for size, but how would I encorporate plyometics/power into my workouts?
+Joel Phillips it's hard to say without seeing your training plan and schedule. Explosive power will come from explosive heavy squats for example. With plyometrics it's important to limit the amount of movements you do, especially with things like depth jumps. Ideally you want to be squatting 1.5x bodyweight before going crazy with plyo training
Veery informative video, thanks! I've got an issue with my lower back and I can't get it better - my back's in pain almost every day, regardless of my workout routine. When doing lower body, I recently (about two months ago) started doing squats with a 10 kilo weight, leg pushups etc, but my daily job mostly consists of sitting. I find that to be the reason for my pain. I sit a lot, then try to kind of "fix" that by doing a tense glute workout - and my lower back hurts like hell! What do you suggest I do/change? Thanks a lot!
That's my next step, since nothing I change in my routine seems to help. I was thinking of maybe strengthening my back with some exercise while I wait for my examination, but I don't really know what would help lower the pain a bit.
Hi guys! You replied to my previous comment (about power and plyometics). Would I be able to gain power by just doing fast and explosive concentric contractions with my normal exercises? e.g. Bench press: 3 second eccentric then as fast as I can concentric.
I always stretch before and after every workout and the thing is I barely feel sore the next day even after an intense workout ! Is it because of the stretchings ? Thanks for the video , it really helped :-)
+Magda Boudi it will help move nutrients around the body in the blood. Soreness will really depend on your workout & weather you're damaging muscles fibers or not
out of curiosity, I have joint hypermobility syndrome. I've just joined the gym (11kg down in six months on my own so it was time lol)... are stretches for flexibility/mobility still something I should look at doing or do I avoid them given my hypermobility?
Great video John nice one, I found it very interestng, but you talk so fast. I know you said about keeping it short, but slow down a little or even break it into 2 parts. its like you just necked 2 redbulls:'D
This was incredibly helpful! I usually focus on flexibility before a workout, but I have noticed some range of motion issues creeping up so maybe I'll give those mobility drills a go instead! Thanks, John! PS - TLM book finally arrived this week and OHMYGOSH it's even better than I imagined ❤️
Yeah, I kept hearing mobi-i-ee and flexibi-i-ee way too much... All I wanted to know was how not to have so much blood-ie pain when pruning the damn branches off me trees!
OK, of course if you have lifting shoes, they can be better than squatting barefood, but i just heard that you should never wear running shoes when squatting, so i just do it barefood.
Solid instruction on flexibili-ee and mobilla-ee, thanks man
The video starts at 2:00
Ben Villano thx
thankyou
Ben Villano thxs
Ben Villano starts at 0:00 ?? What he says at the beginning is relevant ffs
Thanks bruv!
I'm not sure there has ever been a more polished one take video... Great knowledge also!
+Flick Flick haha I don't know about that, but i'll take the compliment
I want to increase my flexibility! I have started doing yoga classes at work and using videos like this one to help me with my goals! thanks!
Great vlog John. One thing we do with our gymnasts which is similar to your first stretch with feet against the wall. We have the kids lay down with their bums against the wall, legs in straddle up the wall with small ankle weights on. They lay in this position for a few minutes slowly increasing the stretch but the main thing is because they're laying flat on their backs, it keep their backs flat whereas if they sit up, they have a tendency to round their back if we're not on hand to correct them. Love the mobility work, keep it up.
+Andrew Barnes NICE! I use that but without the ankle weights, it's good idea though
Thanks for the video John. Extremely greatful for the knowledge on how to get more mobility, and flexibility.
+Lungelo Clearance Mabaso no worries, I hope you find it useful
i think this is one of your best videos as it is well explained and one can see that you have spent quite a lot of time on expanding (and obviously now having :)) your knowledge about this stuff. something not many youtube channels have got and what i think mirrors your approach towards fitness. much love from germany
+Louisa Thanks Louisa, I wanted it to be quite an informal & informative video
Thanks for this video, i know im tight in many areas and dont properly fire up muscle groups pre workout. Im going to try some of these later on!
+Sizzler 14 awesome, glad I could help
Thank you for this! You guys never fail to provide quality videos. Do you think this would be helpful for hamstring and sciatic pain? Keep up the great work! You guys ROCK!
+ajwoolfie this will help for sure, most sciatic pain starts with muscle tension so ye sure this will help
Loaded mobility is all you need :)
Tom
Great video John! Loved this
thanks Emma
Great video as usual. Love the details and how you explain everything you do and why you do it.
glad to hear it Greg thanks man
Yeah it also helps athletic performance too, I feel like I can move more freely when playing basketball , thanks for this video.
This is interesting. I'm training in Musical Theatre and we do A LOT of dance, fitness training and stretching because mobility and flexibility is really important for us. We stretch in a very different way to you (we have splits on all sides etc). In a limbering session we always start with mobilization then dynamic stretching, cardio, then strength, then static/ passive stretching with a focus on relaxation.
+Rocky Applebee very interesting, I like the idea of the passive stretching at the end
Great video John! Love these information videos! Will be 100% recruiting these dynamic mobility and flexibility exercise in my next session! Thanks mate
Thats great to hear Adam, glad you enjoyed the video!
Any chance of doing something like this for overweight people who are trying to develop more while training please?
I recommend doing Yoga with Adrienne. I even can't do it all but its really good to make yourself slowly open up. Just work on the videos slowly and you will see yourself getting better stretching wise while training. I hope that works out for you and all the best in your fitness journey! :D..I hope they also do more for people that are requesting your wish too.
Thank you so much Sunethra!
yoga is great for flexibility especially fr older people but start off by doing beginner flexibility videos i can help with that
I am a beginner to plyometics so what would a routine look like if I wanted to gain explosiveness in all muscle groups? Would I do 1 explosive movement for each group twice a week? How many Reps, sets etc. Thanks
Smashed it yet again, one of the best gym based videos on your channel I think! Is there any way you could do stuff on strengthening/repairing ligaments, specifically in the knee?
Im sure we can find time to do that Tim
That really helped me alot! Keep up the good work!
I love that you speak so rapidly and clearly. you must have a strongly aspected mercury in your chart. Very informative thank you :-)
Great video, very informative. I can see what I will be doing for my PT session tomorrow.x
+ModernandMature hahaha
I may be 265lbs but my goal by the end of this school year is to do the splits. I'm already a good way there
School year?
Great vlog as always....you guys are so passionate about health and fitness it's so encouraging. I was a couch potato a few months ago and now I've lost 3 stone and go to an exercise class. never would of dreamt of doing that 6 months ago......keep up the great work ☺☺☺☺
+Sonia wicks amazing 3 stone, that's ace! I think you have to be passionate about what you do as it requires a lot of time & effort.
Tf
Great camera work Rose 🙂
+Nicole Downes Yes, thanks Rose x
Awesome video man thank you for all of the info!
great video! definitely going to try some of this!
glad to hear it!
glad to hear it!haha
Good stuff man. Thanks for this. Flexibility is like the fountain of youth as you age.
This is awesome!
I really like ur accent, especially how u say the letter B.
Loved this vid. Totally explains everything 👌 I can't get my legs that wide though 😞
Could you look at doing a video on fixing Anterior Pelvic Tilt? I've read that I shouldn't be stretching my hip flexors or hamstrings until I fix my anterior pelvic tilt. I feel a lot of people suffer from this and don't know it!
Is this good for double jointed people?
can you do a video that is suitable for ages like 13 because i dont know whether i should do some workouts of yours
A11Gaming Just don't put too much weight over your back. You can squat, but just keep it lower weight for a while. The earlier you start, the better.
TheButterman well shit imma train my baby while he still a fetus
Thanks for the video!!
thanks for watching David
Yes Yes...Another amazing video
+Ariella Reagan thanks!
Can you please do a football workout for centre mids
can you guys please go over weight training and yoga/stretches for people that have hypermobility
Thanks this really helped for my martial arts! Btw guys can you do a video on winter bulking or top 10 foods to help gain weight/mass
I just subscribed today I watch your video and i love it
awesome video...v informative
i have a question about knee tendonitis, what did they do to help you
helpful as usual
Hi, do you have any advice for beating patella tendinitis? deep squats seem to set it off and obviously jumping.. seen loads of different physios about the problem but can't seem to get it sorted.
I am recovering from breast surgery. What is the best way to start with crossfit again without pressure on the upper arms, chest or upper back area? I am not allowed to pressure my chest due to healing.
strange question but what can i do to stop my knee seizing up?
I find that sometimes I get pain in my inner thigh, in one leg or the other, when I squat atg regardless of weight. It's not every time, but it is fairly common for me.
for some reason youtube doesn't show all of your updates
+PoL ImI have you added us to your subscriptions? You have to manually add now :(
i thought i had
Should i do the mobility exercises before or after my dynamic stretches?
+LavaLipz they are one & the same thing to be honest
TheLeanMachines Okay thanks for replying :)
Learnt a lot about feet thanks
Needed 🙌🏻❤️
Thank you for this video. I'm gonna start integrate some flexibility/mobility routines into/around my workouts. Hopefully, I can avoid some injuries in the future. Like + Abo is going out right now! ;)
Can you please do a teen workout video
ye for sure we can
Yeah amazing Idea
A teen can do any work out it’s like saying teens can’t pick up pencils
Can you do a teen pencil pick up video
I would also like to see the pencil pickup, I’m not sure if I’m doing it right
ILYSM please learn to do the splits ✌🏻️
I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THAT
I always foam roll, stretch, and use a band for my upper body before a workout but everything seems to go wrong still. Everything is always tight and achey. I haven't done a squat or deadlift in almost a year!),:
freshcatbeez You should not stretch before a workout instead do pylometric exercises, it warms your muscles and gets your body ready to perform. Once you're done with your workout then you stretch as much as you can. You should continue to stretch throughout if you have problems
i need more help
Hey guys! My goals are power and size. I am already doing a push Pull Legs program for size, but how would I encorporate plyometics/power into my workouts?
+Joel Phillips it's hard to say without seeing your training plan and schedule.
Explosive power will come from explosive heavy squats for example. With plyometrics it's important to limit the amount of movements you do, especially with things like depth jumps. Ideally you want to be squatting 1.5x bodyweight before going crazy with plyo training
If u know anything about cracky joints please help
+Katbob Clarke often it's very normal but if painful get it checked
Veery informative video, thanks! I've got an issue with my lower back and I can't get it better - my back's in pain almost every day, regardless of my workout routine. When doing lower body, I recently (about two months ago) started doing squats with a 10 kilo weight, leg pushups etc, but my daily job mostly consists of sitting. I find that to be the reason for my pain. I sit a lot, then try to kind of "fix" that by doing a tense glute workout - and my lower back hurts like hell! What do you suggest I do/change? Thanks a lot!
+Gorica Nikolin have been to see a physio or doctor you check your spine?
That's my next step, since nothing I change in my routine seems to help. I was thinking of maybe strengthening my back with some exercise while I wait for my examination, but I don't really know what would help lower the pain a bit.
I must be flexible to do these moves to be flexible, So the project canceled
That butt talk 😂😂 10:30
@ 03:18 Isn't that what Jim tried at his office and made him "hate you" because of the pain? lol By the way, good job on filming Rosie!
+C exactly 👍
So if I can't get to a deep squat it's because my hips are too tight or is there something else too ?
+Ninna Tilli it could be tight ankles among other areas. Where feels restrictive when you try to get into a low squat?
+TheLeanMachines i can feel the tightness in my hips and also i can't get to a low squat with my heels touching the ground
Hi guys! You replied to my previous comment (about power and plyometics). Would I be able to gain power by just doing fast and explosive concentric contractions with my normal exercises?
e.g. Bench press: 3 second eccentric then as fast as I can concentric.
+Joel Phillips yes, look at what power lifters do buddy. Create power by lifting heavy loads in an explosive manner.
TheLeanMachines Thanks
My recruiter sent me here.
I always stretch before and after every workout and the thing is I barely feel sore the next day even after an intense workout ! Is it because of the stretchings ? Thanks for the video , it really helped :-)
+Magda Boudi it will help move nutrients around the body in the blood. Soreness will really depend on your workout & weather you're damaging muscles fibers or not
I guess I'll have to change my workout routine every once in a while and probably lift heavier weights. Thank you very much for answering me.
out of curiosity, I have joint hypermobility syndrome. I've just joined the gym (11kg down in six months on my own so it was time lol)... are stretches for flexibility/mobility still something I should look at doing or do I avoid them given my hypermobility?
talk to your doctor
Hey guys ✌🏼️🇦🇺
Great video John nice one, I found it very interestng, but you talk so fast. I know you said about keeping it short, but slow down a little or even break it into 2 parts. its like you just necked 2 redbulls:'D
haha yes l know, l talk fast when lm excited or trying to keep things short but that coffee prior probably did not help :)
How to be qwick and fast
This was incredibly helpful! I usually focus on flexibility before a workout, but I have noticed some range of motion issues creeping up so maybe I'll give those mobility drills a go instead!
Thanks, John!
PS - TLM book finally arrived this week and OHMYGOSH it's even better than I imagined ❤️
glad this helped Amy. OOO do let us know how you get on with the book to
2.25 is that a fart?
I heard a fart
2:25*
Eh who cares
yes i can smell it over here
lol it sounded like it
2:25
looking tanned boi
all from a bottle haha
hahaha :)
Jim chapman dobble ganger
I didn't understand many things from his br-ish accent xD but still it was good
Yeah, I kept hearing mobi-i-ee and flexibi-i-ee way too much...
All I wanted to know was how not to have so much blood-ie pain when pruning the damn branches off me trees!
💪
can you make another video without british accent
#Goals
Flexibi-i-y and mobi-i-y
John you were almost doing Yoga.. May be you should give it a go once
+viral patel I've done it with Patrick beach before buddy
Actually there is no reason to use shoes for most exercises in the gym. I always squat and deadlift barefood.
+Martin Sæbye Carøe it makes sense for the DL as it's less distance to pull. However lifting shoes can be beneficial for squats & olympic movements
OK, of course if you have lifting shoes, they can be better than squatting barefood, but i just heard that you should never wear running shoes when squatting, so i just do it barefood.
Teen workout vid
Hello boys hope you both are ok
we're all good thank you
+TheLeanMachines omg thanks for the reply I'm so happy xx
I have the strength I just don’t have the flexibility. Once I have that I’m gonna best the crap out of everyone I know
Ed Sheeran?
Dude you sure like talking
Bilal Yener yeah he’s trying to give us good information
This is so stupid, dumb comment
Blonde Ali-a
Is it me or did he do more talking than stretching?😑
nooooo I'm jealous you are taken. 😢😠😠
Meh. You'll find your significant other ;P i think if it's meant to be then it will be.
Your talking is hard to understand and anoying
Take off your socks! 😬
strange question but what can i do to stop my knee seizing up?
+Jad Waddy how so? Are you sitting for long periods?
+TheLeanMachines no, i like barely sit down for longer that 10 minutes at a time
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