Currently saving some money to purchase the Elements program. Just like this vid, simple and easy exercises that are incredibly effective. Keep it up guys. Love your content. Greetings from Venezuela.
These guys helps me from immobile to agile - still using them today - cant say how grateful i am for all the tutorials that got me moving again - thank you
I love how simple and effective these exercises are! Just goes to show you how taking small steps consistently can give you a large improvement on your movement.
Love the green screen of the Japanese shopping district. On a serious note, my wife has been try to get me to do these ball stretches. Thanks for the positive reinforcement!
I had no problems with the deep squat at the first try, but I know the problems from my trainings, when we squat. In future I just send my students this video. Grats from germany
It's not gonna kill you, but it's generally not gonna help much either. Just keeping the ball in one place and relaxing into the pressure is the best bet for most people.
I was once told that Ryan only records one take. Times changes... 😀 Instead of lacrosse I like to do it with a stick (kneeling and stick between calves and thighs) and move stick very, very slowly 🐌, from knee throats to heels.
Thank you for this. I have this knee problem that feels like its gettng folded internally, which is very painful and uncomfortable. I have no idea what it is and how to prevent it from happening again since it happens very randomly.
Just a newbie question from someone who've never had any issues with deep squats for some reason - what's the benefit of being able to do this? Is it just a good thing being flexible in general?
would this work for shrimp/pistol squat limitations? I have not problem with deep squats and right side cossack squats but get to the left side for shrimp/cossacks and I basically fall over...
It can help. Is it calf tightness holding you back? Calves are a bit trickier to be able to reach and get leverage against, but I suggest trying this right before you do you exercises where you need more range of motion.
Well, it's a ball. It doesn't get up a walk around or anything. But when you sit on it, gravity pulls your body down onto it, and it presses into your tissues.
@@gmbfit hiya thanks, I think - thought it was a reasonable question; I didn't think it "walked about", it was a genuine enquiry about the physiology of what's going on when you do this technique. Sorry if I wasn't clear; I understand it pushes into tissue with gravity but don't understand what that does to help. Is it a pressure point thing, or breaking up muscle, something to do with fascia tissues, releasing toxins, nerves etc. I have done this technique myself and used foam rollers; feels great but just wondered what was actually going on under the skin.
The ball doesn't have physiological properties. It literally just presses in. Like massage, but it's a ball instead of someone's hands. All those things you mentioned are proposed mechanisms by which people claim it works, and they're all probably partially correct. Ultimately, it just works.
Yeah, I've played with a TON of different gadgets and methods, and the truth is that most of them are kinda useful sometimes if you use them consistently. That's why we take a less-technical approach; trying to get technical almost never leads to better results unless you're already into semi-elite performance.
I remembered you guys talking about possibly finding a way to get you and Nic Cage together so folks will stop the shit talk. Well, I'm glad you slid that one in. Pun definitely intended. No shame either. By the way, what brand of lacrosse ball?
OK- so the last time I think I saw my lacrosse ball (that I used in high school for practice) it was in the basement but must have left in a cleanout when I realized my kids weren't interested in playing. I'm sure you said lacrosse because it's a smooth hard mfkr (tennis ball won't do?) and I'm sure it's a ball because it's omni-directional (roller-type item like a soda can won't do?). If there's other suggested objects - let me know. Otherwise I'll grab one next time I'm at the mall. :-)
Hey Tom, ya, we've found Lacrosse balls work best because of their firmness. Tennis balls if you have them are somewhat similar. Some folks also like to use golf balls but that sounds a bit intense to me. 😬
I'm constantly watching these videos and I have zero mobility issues they are just so helpful and calm. Love the work put into these❤️
hahaha, that's great :) Thank you!
Currently saving some money to purchase the Elements program. Just like this vid, simple and easy exercises that are incredibly effective. Keep it up guys. Love your content. Greetings from Venezuela.
These guys helps me from immobile to agile - still using them today - cant say how grateful i am for all the tutorials that got me moving again - thank you
Proud to be a help :)
I love how simple and effective these exercises are! Just goes to show you how taking small steps consistently can give you a large improvement on your movement.
Exactly - small, consistent steps are the key
Love incorporating stuff like this!
Love the green screen of the Japanese shopping district. On a serious note, my wife has been try to get me to do these ball stretches. Thanks for the positive reinforcement!
Nice :) Glad we can entertain as well as nudge you in the right direction
As a yoga teacher, students often have these issues with Malasana squat ... thanks for the tips!
Been doing this for a while now and it’s really helping
Great progressions to increase mobility.
I love GMB!
The outtakes of Ryan are so worth it.
This 👍👍
Great reward for watching the whole video. I'd do it anyway but it's a fun way to end the video. 😁
Super suggestions!
Great educational video
Thanks for the great info!
Love it! Can't wait to put this into action.
Let me know how it works out for you
Super helpful tips, thank you!
I had no problems with the deep squat at the first try, but I know the problems from my trainings, when we squat. In future I just send my students this video.
Grats from germany
Thanks! Hope it helps them out :)
So helpful, thank you!
Perfekt! I know just the guy who needs to watch this video, which is helpful AND FUNNY haha.
Doing our best ;)
Very nice
Thank you.
de nada
Great video. Can you elaborate a bit on why we shouldn't move back and forth over the tender spot with the lacrosse ball? Thanks.
It's not gonna kill you, but it's generally not gonna help much either. Just keeping the ball in one place and relaxing into the pressure is the best bet for most people.
Lol Ryan, you're a movie Star, the resemblance is huge!
Nicholas Cage starring as Ryan. Would he perform Ryan's chill face and speech correctly... dunno.
I was once told that Ryan only records one take. Times changes... 😀
Instead of lacrosse I like to do it with a stick (kneeling and stick between calves and thighs) and move stick very, very slowly 🐌, from knee throats to heels.
The stick massagers are also fantastic for your legs
I like to take the squat position for rest after some time standing.
Thank you for this. I have this knee problem that feels like its gettng folded internally, which is very painful and uncomfortable. I have no idea what it is and how to prevent it from happening again since it happens very randomly.
This will help: gmb.io/knee-health/
@@gmbfit thank you
Just a newbie question from someone who've never had any issues with deep squats for some reason - what's the benefit of being able to do this? Is it just a good thing being flexible in general?
Invert that. What would suck about not being able to do it?
My calves are screaming for this. Thank you for the awesome tips!
I'm guessing there are other people who bought the same one too. We should start a club.
How perfect is this? I'll add this to my routine. I have very tight calves.
Right on! Hope you find it helpful :) Just be consistent and keep going.
would this work for shrimp/pistol squat limitations? I have not problem with deep squats and right side cossack squats but get to the left side for shrimp/cossacks and I basically fall over...
It can help. Is it calf tightness holding you back? Calves are a bit trickier to be able to reach and get leverage against, but I suggest trying this right before you do you exercises where you need more range of motion.
Like for the Con Air reference :D
Actually, I do not have any difficulties while squating - but afterwards, my left hip tends to be painful while walking. What should I do?
That sounds like a difficulty to me... Hard to say what may be causing the pain, but you can get some ideas on assessing that here: gmb.io/hip-pain/
Ryan flexing his jeans in every video
We can't afford new pants for him
Con Air 🤣 on blu-ray no less!
What does that mean?
Is Con Air some sort of deep tissue irony release?
It's the very best Nic Cage movie of all time, and you need to buy copies for all your fiends and family, because in no way is Ryan secretly Nic Cage.
Glad you clarified that the point was "Tinder" and not "tender". LOL.
you gotta be careful these days
Полезное видео, в приседаниях мобильность серьезный ограничивающий фактор.
I can deep squat but my spine is really flexed so I don't fall back, tried so many stuff and nothing happened yet
Check this (and the mobility routines it links to): gmb.io/squat/
Hanging out with a lacrosse ball….ouch 😂😂
yuuuup ;)
What are claves? Lol. Good video other than the misspell.
Claves are a percussion instrument. But yeah... that's not what I meant ;)
Out of interest what does using the ball actually do?
Well, it's a ball. It doesn't get up a walk around or anything. But when you sit on it, gravity pulls your body down onto it, and it presses into your tissues.
@@gmbfit hiya thanks, I think - thought it was a reasonable question; I didn't think it "walked about", it was a genuine enquiry about the physiology of what's going on when you do this technique. Sorry if I wasn't clear; I understand it pushes into tissue with gravity but don't understand what that does to help. Is it a pressure point thing, or breaking up muscle, something to do with fascia tissues, releasing toxins, nerves etc. I have done this technique myself and used foam rollers; feels great but just wondered what was actually going on under the skin.
The ball doesn't have physiological properties. It literally just presses in. Like massage, but it's a ball instead of someone's hands. All those things you mentioned are proposed mechanisms by which people claim it works, and they're all probably partially correct. Ultimately, it just works.
@@gmbfit gotcha, thanks. As long as it works I suppose. Have used balls on feet and back before, will give this a go 👍
Yeah, I've played with a TON of different gadgets and methods, and the truth is that most of them are kinda useful sometimes if you use them consistently. That's why we take a less-technical approach; trying to get technical almost never leads to better results unless you're already into semi-elite performance.
The ball is pure torture/bliss
hahaha, yeah, it can be a bit of a bastard
I remembered you guys talking about possibly finding a way to get you and Nic Cage together so folks will stop the shit talk. Well, I'm glad you slid that one in. Pun definitely intended. No shame either. By the way, what brand of lacrosse ball?
hahahaha, I'm sure there's a lacrosse ball brand we should be hitting up for kickbacks ;)
CON AIR!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
One of the true unsung classics of modern cinema
OK- so the last time I think I saw my lacrosse ball (that I used in high school for practice) it was in the basement but must have left in a cleanout when I realized my kids weren't interested in playing. I'm sure you said lacrosse because it's a smooth hard mfkr (tennis ball won't do?) and I'm sure it's a ball because it's omni-directional (roller-type item like a soda can won't do?). If there's other suggested objects - let me know. Otherwise I'll grab one next time I'm at the mall. :-)
Hey Tom, ya, we've found Lacrosse balls work best because of their firmness. Tennis balls if you have them are somewhat similar. Some folks also like to use golf balls but that sounds a bit intense to me. 😬
Surely you mean tender and not tinder!
After swiping on Tinder a few minutes a day for a few months, I finally got into a deep squat with my heels down!
@@alexmedh 5 swipes and 10 seconds looking at the next prospect.
Very useful, thank you!