This is terrific content. You and Alex Bromley are such underrated channels with incredibly helpful, straight-to-the-point content. So much noise out there in the fitness community that it's hard to tell what's helpful and what's fluff. Thanks taking the time to put theory into practice, can't wait for the next two experiments.
I really need to start stretching regularly. Doing some stretching after workout doesn't feel enough. And being same age as you, with nagging pains from different sports and poor approach to recovery when I was younger, it is good to hear first hand experience from someone who's as old as me. Can't relate to opinions of 20 year olds. Thank you for all your videos and advices. Every time I learn something new, or some stuff I heard before make sense with your explanation.
Thank you so much Mario I truly appreciate that and definitely try adding the stretching nightly. I did a lot for my whole coming down process and how relaxed I felt at the end of the day
Very cool, when you do greasing the groove work on pull ups, would definitely be worth doing likewise with L-Sit/core compression work, as that seems to respond really well to frequency
exactly man! i do stretching years! you will be more flexible after some time and usually you will not need so much time. streatching is first thing i do after wake up (after hygiene) and i stretch before training sessions, especially those at home. after while you will need less time on daily bases, it will trigger subconsciously. just time to time or once a week you can do some dedicated stretching "session" to go deeper. stretching is important part of routine. you should be able to do it even if you will be sick or old. in older age could be stretching and walk bread and butter of your overall physical activity and some exercise or cardio will be just cherry on the top...
Great concept Brian, definitely looking forward to more of these videos. As part of the 50+ crowd, and as someone who trains first thing in the morning, I find stretching (at home) very helpful. Yes, super time consuming, but I am ready to train the moment I step into the gym. Without stretching, I am tight and have limited range of motion (especially with my left shoulder). I do various stretches, including some of the exercises you suggested for improving my front rack position. After about 25 minutes of stretching, I have great range of motion, improved front rack position, and feel I am much less prone to injury.
Using a giant set/circuit format of training has been a game changer also kicking off all my training days with a loaded carry variation made a nice difference on how i feel prior and during training,thanks a lot for all the content and hard work youd put up along all those years
Loved the stretching video that you linked, it has helped alot with my squat comfort. Would be awesome if you did a video on the upper body/torso stretches you like aswell.
Can't wait to see wim hof video. I'd vote for 28 days of meditation but it is pretty closely linked to wim hof but I had seen amazing improvements in my life because of it.
Great idea, 28 days to experiment new possible habits! I've been stretching for years first thing in the morning, I definitely recommend it to everyone. Thanks Brian, as always
28 days of walking 10 kilometers. I did 30 days last year as a challenge and it was a tough but very rewarding experience. Before i had low back pain, and my feet always hurt when i got out of bed and had for two years prior. Both gone after 30 days. Granted i had some blisters that were turning, but nothing that hindered my daily life.
Stretching for me has been life changing..I always shoved it to the side because I thought full rom squats and some soft tissue work was adequate for flexibility..Over the years my back and hips have really started to bother me..I started stretching everyday and in a months time all pain is almost gone..Definitely worth it for me
Would be great if you made a few follow-along stretching videos with audio cues. The lower body one is good but a bit difficult to follow without having to watch it constantly to know when to change position.
Excited to see Wim Hof results. Personally do Sudharshan Kriya which has strong pranayamas + chanting + meditation but Wim Hof definitely good entry point. Very good path to meditation since it clears the mind and makes it pleasant to sit instead of agitating and frustrating.
I agree totally! Even as a younger guy, stretching is something I've been neglecting for a few years now, only dedicating myself to weightlifting. I went from almost being able to do splits and throwing my leg behind my head freely to becoming this stiff rigid mess, it feels like my own body constricts me if that makes sense. Dexterity is definitely a thing that's very nice to have, and now it's clear why.
I'm going to replicate your experiment. I'm into my forties now, and over the past year I've been really sedentary; hardly lifting, not cycling as much I use to etc. I feel beat and just worn out these days. Between family life and work (both of which I'm hugely thankful for and harbor no resentment about) I'm not looking after myself. I've been thinking about doing daily stretches but have been procrastinating about looking for a routine. No excuse now. I'm going to give your routine a go before I hit the sack tonight. Thanks for the great video and inspiration, Brian. P.S. If you have the time, a video on upper body stretches too would be awesome.
I skip BJJ this month because of a recrudescing slipping rib injury. It's no longer so bad that I can't train, I just can't roll, so I'm back to lifting a lot, but now I'm also stretching a lot after each session and I feel great. Doing 2-3 heavy deadlift sessions a week mixed with kettlebell stuff, weighted pullups and shoulder stuff and my recovery is just miles better than what it used to be without extensive stretching. I hope to get back to rolling and join some competitions as soon as my rib stabilizes, and I really want to get back to it stronger, and maybe even a bit more flexible :)
I love this idea. I used to stretch mostly on non-gym days (MWF gym, TT stretch, SS hikes and what not) and it helped me a lot, especially in being in a better place for training. I should do that again. Thanks for the helpful reminder to hop back on that
Spinal decompression! Every heavy day! It helped relieve a lot of back pain from the deadlifts, farmers, and squats. Would love to see if it has any positives in doing it everyday regardless of load and intensity of the training day.
Brian you are the embodiment of my fitness journey. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. P.s. Wim Hof method is super beneficial for everyone. You see the benefits in just one session. And his achievements speak for themself.
Yes and yes. Yes I really like this concept, really interessting ! And yes, another follow along stretching routine would help to because I will start stretching from now on !
Was going to recommend the wim hof method, as I have been trying it for the last month or so and love it, but before I could even type it out you already had it lined up. Can't wait to see what you think. I do the breathing every morning and before bed along with cold showers. I love it. Hope it works out for you as well! All the love, all the power!
Well. For myself, I had a back i jury around 7 yrs ago. I had really bad spasms in my low back after a deadlift. I could barely move, when I did, the spasms hit and it was painful. It got better. It was a psychological hit though. For a year I didnt deadlift or squat. Then I experimented with trapbar deads. Anyway, in those 7 yrs, stretching has become a regular. After every gym session, I stretch my legs and back. My classic deadlift has dramatically improved. A week ago at age 50 I rack pulled 440 pounds. I can also dead 375 pounds and push a sled loaded wirh 308 pounds 5 times. Stretching has helped my athleticism and strength.
Doing rice bucket work for my hands and wrists every day basically cured any tendonitis, and gave me an insane level of hand strength. Definitely recommend you try it
You should try 28 days of yoga. Curious whether there's any benefit to yoga over stretching. I suspect there's not, but it would be fun to be wrong. I'd also enjoy more follow along stretching videos. Variety is the spice of life.
Good video. Stretching is truth! Lol. I never stretch but I went to play soccer recently and I hadn’t done that in like 10 years. I was sore and tight for days until I followed a simple stretching routine I found on TH-cam. Instantly felt better and climbing up the stairs in my house was easy once again.
I think the 28 day idea is killer. Plus you've always been really honest about if something worked for you or not so fans will actually trust your opinion. I'm about to start trying Cryotherapy and that would be a cool video idea (I'm leaving the unintentional pun there), like 2-3 times a week for a month. Looking forward to Wim Hof cause I've been interested in that.
How do you people NOT stretch after your workouts especially legs… if I don’t stretch my hamstrings or calves after leg day.. OHMYGOD crazy tightness in calves and hamstrings would just be so tight that it becomes irritating. Also when I do Not stretch my chest after an upper body workout, ruins my posture and I end up with neck pain and lower back pain after a while. Stretching is soooo important
This is awesome! once again you inspire! I'm gonna try this 28 day challenge with stretching. i'm 55 and have waaaay too many joint aches and pains plus super tight hams, calves, upper back ugh everything haha! I do stretches here and there but it's never been a nightly thing. based on the things you said here it's time to give it a try!
Hey Brian, would you possibly be able to do a video/Instagram post or something on a list of the stuff you added for upper body stretching? Would definitely be interested to see what your go-tos are for upper body!
Thanks for sharing your secrets to success! I don't use one myself, too expensive for me 😂 but heard a lot of good things about Bemer beds to help with aches, pains, and sleep benefits.
Hey Brian, maybe you can try out meditation next. As someone who has had insomnia since I was like 10 years old, meditating (Vipassana meditation) in the evening before going to sleep has almost completely solved that problem for me. It may be weird and boring in the beginning, but even 5 minutes can help a lot. Keep up the good work man!
I actually did meditation every day for about 5 months. I definitely liked it a lot but it didn’t do much for my insomnia. I have a pretty ridiculous case of that. I believe I have a video I made about the meditation sessions as well
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Shame it didn't work for you. Suppose you already also have tried the more standard advice of cooling down your room when sleeping, dimming the lights (and phone) more than an hour beforehand, going to sleep at a later time and watching what you eat before sleeping? It is very frustrating to deal with insomnia but I hope you will find something that will help :(
Do knees over toes exercises for 28 days ... you are probably already super functional and might not notice a difference, but my knees start hurting again even if I skip something as simple as walking backwards and backwards sleds for a week
Love the grease the grove Idea but we all know how much you love pull-ups. I would rather see something a bit more out of the box. How about hand stand walks? Nice skill component maybe a little extra shoulder stability? Could be fun!
I saw this guy on instagram loading a back squat from a vertically positioned bar. I tried it as an asymmetric lift, Got an Arnold pump in my spine. You just get a very light weight, around 15%1RM, touch the end of the bar to the ground, depend on the same side for a [deep] squat. Also, you know wim hoff is working if you have a inchworm effect inside the muscle. I discovered something similar trying some supposedly MKULTRA Remote Viewing prerequisites.
John Meadows stretched worked muscles between sets. Supposedly it has hypertrophic benefits. Don't know if it'll impact your strength the next set. Maybe add stretching to giant sets? That way muscles are exercised and stretched the same day.
I believe John took this idea from Dante Trudell. If you're not familiar with this guy and DC training (including 'extreme stretching'), you have a lot of interesting material ahead of you. What's funny is that recent research can now back up that stretching does in fact induce hypertrophic adaptations.
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Maybe you could get some inspiration from Lucas Aaron (@rangeofstrength) and Jeffrey Wolf (@theflexibull). Both have become super flexible as adults and are passionate about teaching others how to marry the world of flexibility modalities with strength work. Thanks for the inspiring video, Brian.
Building strength in the stretched position is the key to long term flexibility….that’s what I learned…it don’t have to be heavy loads and honestly should be light ….build strength slowly in that stretched position and the mobility stays stretch loosely and a few days latter you go right back to where you were mobility wise…also funny you mention soreness I found that if you got sore too many days in a row you got tighter but if you take a day or two off and get right back to it than I always found a PR mobility wise….so I found go ham for a few days in a row than break after soreness gets like Doms. ,then repeat to be the most efficient approach…….I actually have been doing this for years now and can do a SOTS Press with near perfect form even after having had shoulder surgery 2yrs ago
Great video brother. I did turkish getups almost every day for 3 months my oblique got stronger and harder. I was able to brace as mentioned in your videos. Also, Weirdly turkish getups helped my back bridge spine mobility.
I think I will actually follow your lead here and do the stretching routine for 4 weeks too. I do stretch 4 times a week (2x upper and 2x lower body), but I want to see the difference if I stretch every day.
do another, longer, stretching video to follow. other one is great but not long enough. i like this series idea. maybe a red light therapy video? thanks
I have stretched pretty much every day for the past 4 years, can't recommend it enough, like Brian said - warm up time in the gym becomes basically non existent because you're always ready to go!
This is something I need to start doing badly. After a week of BJJ, my body is wrecked and I keep forgetting to stretch. Thanks for the inspiration. Definitely "Grease the groove".
In regards to the strongman powerbuilding program for sale on your site, it states you must have a variety of equipment and goes on to list some implements you'd want to have. I have farmers handles, hex bar, olympic and power bars, loadable hussafell stone, home made sand bags 50lbs, 100lbs, 150lbs and some excess materials in case i need to make more sandbags. I have an ssb, all types of bands, a sled, loadable dumbells, a bench bar and cable attachent inside and outside racks etc. If I buy spuds yoke straps and a titan fitness log bar would I have enough variable equipment for the powerbuilding strongman program? If you think yes/no or I would also need any other equipment pls let me know so I can do it correctly. I have been in need of a strongman program and there arent any common sense prolific ones like there is for powerlifting (texas method), (starting strength) etc.
Ok, I know someone is going to make a sarcastic statement but, stretch in the shower in the morning. The heat helps. Also, Dr Huberman said three 30 second holds, (but not to the point of any pain) over time seems to work best according to the science. Good luck bro
For sleep, look into valerian root, it has helped me from waking up multiple times. Thanks for all your videos, I am going to increase my time for stretching from a measly 2-5 min!
I want to see this channel take off again. One of the best no BS fitness content creators IHMO.
Definitely want more stretch along videos, yours is my go to when I'm hurting bad and can't move lol
This is terrific content. You and Alex Bromley are such underrated channels with incredibly helpful, straight-to-the-point content. So much noise out there in the fitness community that it's hard to tell what's helpful and what's fluff. Thanks taking the time to put theory into practice, can't wait for the next two experiments.
Love this concept and looking forward to this series. Great starter, I definitely need to cultivate stretching as a habit.
Thanks so much brother!
I would love to see you try Nucleus Overload training!
I really need to start stretching regularly. Doing some stretching after workout doesn't feel enough. And being same age as you, with nagging pains from different sports and poor approach to recovery when I was younger, it is good to hear first hand experience from someone who's as old as me. Can't relate to opinions of 20 year olds. Thank you for all your videos and advices. Every time I learn something new, or some stuff I heard before make sense with your explanation.
Thank you so much Mario I truly appreciate that and definitely try adding the stretching nightly. I did a lot for my whole coming down process and how relaxed I felt at the end of the day
Very cool, when you do greasing the groove work on pull ups, would definitely be worth doing likewise with L-Sit/core compression work, as that seems to respond really well to frequency
Great tip brother!
This sounds promising! I’ll stay tuned!
Thank you!
I'm 66 and pretty beat up. Feeling younger sounds good. I'll be trying it! Thanks!
exactly man! i do stretching years! you will be more flexible after some time and usually you will not need so much time. streatching is first thing i do after wake up (after hygiene) and i stretch before training sessions, especially those at home. after while you will need less time on daily bases, it will trigger subconsciously. just time to time or once a week you can do some dedicated stretching "session" to go deeper. stretching is important part of routine. you should be able to do it even if you will be sick or old. in older age could be stretching and walk bread and butter of your overall physical activity and some exercise or cardio will be just cherry on the top...
Great concept Brian, definitely looking forward to more of these videos.
As part of the 50+ crowd, and as someone who trains first thing in the morning, I find stretching (at home) very helpful. Yes, super time consuming, but I am ready to train the moment I step into the gym. Without stretching, I am tight and have limited range of motion (especially with my left shoulder). I do various stretches, including some of the exercises you suggested for improving my front rack position. After about 25 minutes of stretching, I have great range of motion, improved front rack position, and feel I am much less prone to injury.
I totally agree brother!
Using a giant set/circuit format of training has been a game changer also kicking off all my training days with a loaded carry variation made a nice difference on how i feel prior and during training,thanks a lot for all the content and hard work youd put up along all those years
Upper body similar to your lower body follow-along video! Brian, if time permits I wished you would make an upper body follow along stretch video.
Loved the stretching video that you linked, it has helped alot with my squat comfort.
Would be awesome if you did a video on the upper body/torso stretches you like aswell.
Fellow 42 yo here. Absolutely love the concept, not only for lifting or body-related stuff, but life in general. Trying out new things is fun.
Thanks man!
Can't wait to see wim hof video. I'd vote for 28 days of meditation but it is pretty closely linked to wim hof but I had seen amazing improvements in my life because of it.
Great idea, 28 days to experiment new possible habits! I've been stretching for years first thing in the morning, I definitely recommend it to everyone. Thanks Brian, as always
28 days of walking 10 kilometers. I did 30 days last year as a challenge and it was a tough but very rewarding experience. Before i had low back pain, and my feet always hurt when i got out of bed and had for two years prior. Both gone after 30 days. Granted i had some blisters that were turning, but nothing that hindered my daily life.
Stretching for me has been life changing..I always shoved it to the side because I thought full rom squats and some soft tissue work was adequate for flexibility..Over the years my back and hips have really started to bother me..I started stretching everyday and in a months time all pain is almost gone..Definitely worth it for me
Awesome new series Brian!
Super excited for Wim Hof and GTG pullups and what the result are.
Really any 28 day experiment you try I am happy to hear about.
Also stretching guide videos to do along with you have really helped!
Would be great if you made a few follow-along stretching videos with audio cues. The lower body one is good but a bit difficult to follow without having to watch it constantly to know when to change position.
Excited to see Wim Hof results. Personally do Sudharshan Kriya which has strong pranayamas + chanting + meditation but Wim Hof definitely good entry point. Very good path to meditation since it clears the mind and makes it pleasant to sit instead of agitating and frustrating.
Totally worth it. Hands down!
Edit: add in foam rolling too.
I agree totally! Even as a younger guy, stretching is something I've been neglecting for a few years now, only dedicating myself to weightlifting. I went from almost being able to do splits and throwing my leg behind my head freely to becoming this stiff rigid mess, it feels like my own body constricts me if that makes sense. Dexterity is definitely a thing that's very nice to have, and now it's clear why.
Great video, my bro! .. awesome content, always!!
I'm going to replicate your experiment. I'm into my forties now, and over the past year I've been really sedentary; hardly lifting, not cycling as much I use to etc. I feel beat and just worn out these days. Between family life and work (both of which I'm hugely thankful for and harbor no resentment about) I'm not looking after myself. I've been thinking about doing daily stretches but have been procrastinating about looking for a routine. No excuse now. I'm going to give your routine a go before I hit the sack tonight. Thanks for the great video and inspiration, Brian.
P.S.
If you have the time, a video on upper body stretches too would be awesome.
Brian check out the KneesoverToes guy as well! He seems to have figured out mobility
I skip BJJ this month because of a recrudescing slipping rib injury. It's no longer so bad that I can't train, I just can't roll, so I'm back to lifting a lot, but now I'm also stretching a lot after each session and I feel great. Doing 2-3 heavy deadlift sessions a week mixed with kettlebell stuff, weighted pullups and shoulder stuff and my recovery is just miles better than what it used to be without extensive stretching. I hope to get back to rolling and join some competitions as soon as my rib stabilizes, and I really want to get back to it stronger, and maybe even a bit more flexible :)
Brian I’d LOVE to see more stretching routines from you. The one you’ve had on your channel helped me more than any other resources I used before.
I love this idea. I used to stretch mostly on non-gym days (MWF gym, TT stretch, SS hikes and what not) and it helped me a lot, especially in being in a better place for training. I should do that again. Thanks for the helpful reminder to hop back on that
I’m glad to hear it helped you as well!
Love the idea of this series!
Spinal decompression! Every heavy day! It helped relieve a lot of back pain from the deadlifts, farmers, and squats. Would love to see if it has any positives in doing it everyday regardless of load and intensity of the training day.
absolute legend Brian, lookin forward to the next ones. Please do some more ' follow along' ones when ya can !
Brian you are the embodiment of my fitness journey. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
P.s. Wim Hof method is super beneficial for everyone. You see the benefits in just one session. And his achievements speak for themself.
I’ve been working it some and love it so far!
How timely! I just started reading Pavel’s book Beyond Stretching. Its giving me a new outlook on it. I recommend it
That’s great! And ill have to check it out!
Hi Brian. You should start to learn the Olympic snatch. The stretches you need for that will certainly reinforce everything you said in this video.
This is gonna be a dope series👏🏻
Yes and yes.
Yes I really like this concept, really interessting !
And yes, another follow along stretching routine would help to because I will start stretching from now on !
Thank you brother .. I'm gonna do this too
That YOU!
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial just got to the 7th day I think.. feels really good!
2:09 -- the thing is to not bend your back but keep it straight, parallel to the floor surface😉
Love this idea. Especially because stretching, cold showers, and GTG are all things I've been intrigued with myself.
Gtg?
@@urgamecshk Grease the Groove. Seen it written short hand that way before.
Was going to recommend the wim hof method, as I have been trying it for the last month or so and love it, but before I could even type it out you already had it lined up. Can't wait to see what you think. I do the breathing every morning and before bed along with cold showers. I love it. Hope it works out for you as well! All the love, all the power!
Well. For myself, I had a back i jury around 7 yrs ago. I had really bad spasms in my low back after a deadlift. I could barely move, when I did, the spasms hit and it was painful. It got better. It was a psychological hit though. For a year I didnt deadlift or squat. Then I experimented with trapbar deads. Anyway, in those 7 yrs, stretching has become a regular. After every gym session, I stretch my legs and back. My classic deadlift has dramatically improved. A week ago at age 50 I rack pulled 440 pounds. I can also dead 375 pounds and push a sled loaded wirh 308 pounds 5 times. Stretching has helped my athleticism and strength.
Doing rice bucket work for my hands and wrists every day basically cured any tendonitis, and gave me an insane level of hand strength. Definitely recommend you try it
You just motivated me to stretch more! Thanks Brian!
You should try 28 days of yoga. Curious whether there's any benefit to yoga over stretching. I suspect there's not, but it would be fun to be wrong.
I'd also enjoy more follow along stretching videos. Variety is the spice of life.
this is awesome brian! love the content. edc has been a hit for me so far!
I’m doing this too
Thank You Big Brother Brian, Starting today I'll be doing daily 20 minute stretching 🙏🏻
You know, I will try this.
I have a desk job and needed to find a stretching thing to do.
Love this idea for videos and now I'm gonna start stretching
Love this format. Brian's gonna look like Juji soon
Good video. Stretching is truth! Lol. I never stretch but I went to play soccer recently and I hadn’t done that in like 10 years. I was sore and tight for days until I followed a simple stretching routine I found on TH-cam. Instantly felt better and climbing up the stairs in my house was easy once again.
That is so great man!
Try cinnarizin for sleep
Love this new series man! Do you recommend stretching before working out?
I think the 28 day idea is killer. Plus you've always been really honest about if something worked for you or not so fans will actually trust your opinion. I'm about to start trying Cryotherapy and that would be a cool video idea (I'm leaving the unintentional pun there), like 2-3 times a week for a month. Looking forward to Wim Hof cause I've been interested in that.
How do you people NOT stretch after your workouts especially legs… if I don’t stretch my hamstrings or calves after leg day.. OHMYGOD crazy tightness in calves and hamstrings would just be so tight that it becomes irritating.
Also when I do Not stretch my chest after an upper body workout, ruins my posture and I end up with neck pain and lower back pain after a while.
Stretching is soooo important
This is awesome! once again you inspire! I'm gonna try this 28 day challenge with stretching. i'm 55 and have waaaay too many joint aches and pains plus super tight hams, calves, upper back ugh everything haha! I do stretches here and there but it's never been a nightly thing. based on the things you said here it's time to give it a try!
would you ever consider diy making a sensory deprivation tank or tub?
Love this, and definitely would enjoy some additional stretch videos to follow along with.
just finished meso 2 of edc, brother, that last squat session, you're insane lol. Love the video too !
I need to stretch more. Looks like I'll be taking on this 28 day challenge myself! Great content!
Love your stretching videos, keep them coming man
Hey Brian, would you possibly be able to do a video/Instagram post or something on a list of the stuff you added for upper body stretching? Would definitely be interested to see what your go-tos are for upper body!
Thanks for sharing your secrets to success! I don't use one myself, too expensive for me 😂 but heard a lot of good things about Bemer beds to help with aches, pains, and sleep benefits.
Definitely love this type of videos! Cant wait for the next one :)
Hey Brian, maybe you can try out meditation next. As someone who has had insomnia since I was like 10 years old, meditating (Vipassana meditation) in the evening before going to sleep has almost completely solved that problem for me. It may be weird and boring in the beginning, but even 5 minutes can help a lot. Keep up the good work man!
I actually did meditation every day for about 5 months. I definitely liked it a lot but it didn’t do much for my insomnia. I have a pretty ridiculous case of that. I believe I have a video I made about the meditation sessions as well
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Shame it didn't work for you. Suppose you already also have tried the more standard advice of cooling down your room when sleeping, dimming the lights (and phone) more than an hour beforehand, going to sleep at a later time and watching what you eat before sleeping? It is very frustrating to deal with insomnia but I hope you will find something that will help :(
Yea man, I’ve been on some sort of nightly prescription sleep medication for almost 20 years now
This is great Brian! Your tips are always awesome to hear even if I’ve heard it before. I’m looking forward to the Wim Hof video brother
I’m loving the wim hof stuff so far
Ever plan on detailing and breaking down your stretching routine? Easy to get paralysis by analysis deciding which ones to do
Bro, I told you the exact one I follow and give you the link multiple times in the video. It is in the description haha
Do knees over toes exercises for 28 days ... you are probably already super functional and might not notice a difference, but my knees start hurting again even if I skip something as simple as walking backwards and backwards sleds for a week
Thanks Brian. Your stretching video says "Lower Body". Do you have one for upper body too? Most of my pain is shoulders and elbows.
Love the grease the grove Idea but we all know how much you love pull-ups. I would rather see something a bit more out of the box. How about hand stand walks? Nice skill component maybe a little extra shoulder stability? Could be fun!
I must say Im not a stretcher, but for example on leg day my warm up is pistol squat progression so I feel i get a 2fer.
I saw this guy on instagram loading a back squat from a vertically positioned bar. I tried it as an asymmetric lift, Got an Arnold pump in my spine. You just get a very light weight, around 15%1RM, touch the end of the bar to the ground, depend on the same side for a [deep] squat. Also, you know wim hoff is working if you have a inchworm effect inside the muscle. I discovered something similar trying some supposedly MKULTRA Remote Viewing prerequisites.
Love this!
Thank you!
John Meadows stretched worked muscles between sets. Supposedly it has hypertrophic benefits. Don't know if it'll impact your strength the next set. Maybe add stretching to giant sets? That way muscles are exercised and stretched the same day.
Maybe. I honestly don’t lift far enough into my 1rms currently to probably notice. But if I do I’m the future I may. Great suggestion
I believe John took this idea from Dante Trudell. If you're not familiar with this guy and DC training (including 'extreme stretching'), you have a lot of interesting material ahead of you.
What's funny is that recent research can now back up that stretching does in fact induce hypertrophic adaptations.
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Maybe you could get some inspiration from Lucas Aaron (@rangeofstrength) and Jeffrey Wolf (@theflexibull).
Both have become super flexible as adults and are passionate about teaching others how to marry the world of flexibility modalities with strength work.
Thanks for the inspiring video, Brian.
I love the idea of this new series, also i am curious if since you plan to keep stetching will the stretching be less effective as time progresses
Building strength in the stretched position is the key to long term flexibility….that’s what I learned…it don’t have to be heavy loads and honestly should be light ….build strength slowly in that stretched position and the mobility stays stretch loosely and a few days latter you go right back to where you were mobility wise…also funny you mention soreness I found that if you got sore too many days in a row you got tighter but if you take a day or two off and get right back to it than I always found a PR mobility wise….so I found go ham for a few days in a row than break after soreness gets like Doms. ,then repeat to be the most efficient approach…….I actually have been doing this for years now and can do a SOTS Press with near perfect form even after having had shoulder surgery 2yrs ago
This is solid advises
Great video brother. I did turkish getups almost every day for 3 months my oblique got stronger and harder. I was able to brace as mentioned in your videos. Also, Weirdly turkish getups helped my back bridge spine mobility.
This is interesting brother
I think I will actually follow your lead here and do the stretching routine for 4 weeks too.
I do stretch 4 times a week (2x upper and 2x lower body), but I want to see the difference if I stretch every day.
Every day has been a game changer for me at least
It takes 6x as long to gain mobility than keep it
I love your videos
do another, longer, stretching video to follow. other one is great but not long enough. i like this series idea. maybe a red light therapy video? thanks
I have stretched pretty much every day for the past 4 years, can't recommend it enough, like Brian said - warm up time in the gym becomes basically non existent because you're always ready to go!
This is something I need to start doing badly. After a week of BJJ, my body is wrecked and I keep forgetting to stretch. Thanks for the inspiration.
Definitely "Grease the groove".
Thank you!!
Show up to class 5-10 mins early. People will join you in stretching
How about trying going plant based for a month?
When Brian talked, I listened. And then do, hopefully. :D
That's awesome!
Thank you!
In regards to the strongman powerbuilding program for sale on your site, it states you must have a variety of equipment and goes on to list some implements you'd want to have.
I have farmers handles, hex bar, olympic and power bars, loadable hussafell stone, home made sand bags 50lbs, 100lbs, 150lbs and some excess materials in case i need to make more sandbags. I have an ssb, all types of bands, a sled, loadable dumbells, a bench bar and cable attachent inside and outside racks etc.
If I buy spuds yoke straps and a titan fitness log bar would I have enough variable equipment for the powerbuilding strongman program? If you think yes/no or I would also need any other equipment pls let me know so I can do it correctly.
I have been in need of a strongman program and there arent any common sense prolific ones like there is for powerlifting (texas method), (starting strength) etc.
Love it
Thank you!
Hey Brian, did you notice any decrease in stability in any of your joints after becoming more flexible?
Will Brian ever participate in a powerlifting meet?
Ok, I know someone is going to make a sarcastic statement but, stretch in the shower in the morning. The heat helps. Also, Dr Huberman said three 30 second holds, (but not to the point of any pain) over time seems to work best according to the science. Good luck bro
Stretching/Yoga is amazing. If you want to be your best at life, stretch and/or do Yoga, you will be amazed.
It has been a game changer
Do rebounding, 10 minutes a day, your calves and lymphatic system will thank you!
Ok so i have been having this doubt for quite a while
Does stretching help in deep wide squats
Brian what's your go-to chess opening?
I have jacked myself up with stretching, so some of those more intense one do you take time to work your way into complete stretch?
For sleep, look into valerian root, it has helped me from waking up multiple times. Thanks for all your videos, I am going to increase my time for stretching from a measly 2-5 min!