Flexibility/Mobility for High Kick & High Kick Drills

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ม.ค. 2020
  • A breakdown on how to increase the height of your round kicks.
    First, open up your hips with a new mobility drill and then strengthen the necessary muscles to chamber your leg higher.
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  • @GabrielVargaOfficial
    @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Being able to throw up head kicks isn't just about your ability to do a split. I know lots of people who can kick at head level but can hardly touch their toes or do half of a split.
    Stretch the right muscles and build the right muscles as shown in the video. And remember to stretch and do the high kick drills 4-5 times per week 🔥

    • @JeremyBalliston
      @JeremyBalliston 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So there's hope! haha. Been doing more trad stretches. Going to try your drills for the upcoming months.

    • @johnmatonne7834
      @johnmatonne7834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great video, thank you

    • @trampthemastr1
      @trampthemastr1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! How many reps/rounds do you recommend for each exercise? Thanks!

  • @gluehuffer6955
    @gluehuffer6955 3 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    What an age we live in where you can get this gold mine of information for free! Thanks a lot Mr.Varga!!

  • @sexybluelady
    @sexybluelady 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Thank you so much!!!! I've been trying to work on my flexibility for years. It's gotten better but the stretches that I do are not geared towards helping someone kick higher, and this is just what I needed.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Awesome! I'm naturally flexible but some of these still challenge me.

    • @lule7449
      @lule7449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh tesla 😄

  • @takemyhand3224
    @takemyhand3224 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some great tips. This channel is underrated.

  • @calijunkeryo
    @calijunkeryo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel like hip flexibility and strength is massively under looked at in society and is a key to being a health old person.

  • @Frenkel111
    @Frenkel111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Gabriel! I've been doing the karate extend and rechamber kicks exercise for over a month, and I really see the results. I also noticed that I now need less warm up before kicking.

  • @prescriptivegrammarian8721
    @prescriptivegrammarian8721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hope your TH-cam channel’s bringing you success, dude, love the topics you choose and speak openly/honestly on.

  • @finhyland4270
    @finhyland4270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Will add these stretches to my training,thank you..

  • @davidinawe791
    @davidinawe791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such great content. I always make sure to like every single video, you deserve much more views.

  • @commonsense5401
    @commonsense5401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great coaching and original content. Good luck with Bellator this weekend.

  • @jg1468
    @jg1468 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What I've been looking for!

  • @ayske1
    @ayske1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hands down probably the most fun drill by Gabriel. There's something nice in our intermediate class where the first 5 minutes you can do your thing... I started doing this at home and even the flapping leg drill got me!
    Now to do these at the beach karate kid style 😂😂

  • @MrKumar-eo2ix
    @MrKumar-eo2ix 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I watched ur many video but this is very helpful

  • @Harry-cs2zr
    @Harry-cs2zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    your a legend gabs

  • @tensae4725
    @tensae4725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice man. Really nice. I was really looking for this.

  • @Thecabbieintheyyj
    @Thecabbieintheyyj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gabe is the best!!

  • @nomad155
    @nomad155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much! Let's go champ!

  • @mdjonayed5033
    @mdjonayed5033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome fighting specific exeecises....Thanks

  • @marianodangelo8220
    @marianodangelo8220 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is by far my favorite channel! Did you say 50 or 15 non stop?

  • @strikevince14
    @strikevince14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Gabriel. Super helpful!!

  • @survivalistnomad9507
    @survivalistnomad9507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you champ. Great tips.

  • @SunAndMirror
    @SunAndMirror 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That frog position, you can also winshield wiper your upper body from side to side, and rotate it slightly, like a rotisserie chicken (or a boar on a stick over a firepit, if youre manly) Slight rotation of hips/upperbbody is all you need to really get extra couple centimeters out of the stretch
    Your channel is gold. Pure gold.

  • @dillashawt.j.5270
    @dillashawt.j.5270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I have the tightest hips and have been in dire need of proper direction for kicking. Thank you.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope this helps you.
      I've been doing these drills for decades and my hips are staying so mobile and loose.

  • @bookknight
    @bookknight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Damn one of my coach actually directed me when I asked him how to increase left leg flexibility. How did I not find this channel before!
    I watched the arm stamina on fighttips and then immediately afterward I see everyone doing that exercise. Bro you are lowkey yet famous lol

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Haha. Thanks for the love dude 🙏
      I really hope the channel grows. I love filming the videos and sharing knowledge.
      And I hope this video helps you with your flexibility. Work at it 4-5 times per week. No less or I don't think you'll see much progression.

    • @bookknight
      @bookknight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial ah thanks dude

    • @randomleovids1329
      @randomleovids1329 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial keep up the good work sir!

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@randomleovids1329 I will. Thank you.

  • @mikaelbauer3818
    @mikaelbauer3818 ปีที่แล้ว

    That second stretch is brutal

  • @jonathanduarte5486
    @jonathanduarte5486 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My guy said "windshield wipers"🤣
    Much respect! and thank you for your videos🙌

  • @BluBlu111
    @BluBlu111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this years ago

  • @franznsx
    @franznsx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! I put in a request for a video like this awhile ago. Much appreciated 👍👍👍

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could get this out for you. I have so many requests (30+) I can't get all the videos done promptly. Thanks for the suggestion! It looks like lots of other people where happy to see this video.

  • @Gzussss
    @Gzussss ปีที่แล้ว

    nvm that one was easy :) I really enjoyed the whole hip flex rabbit hole. Thanks angain sensei Varga.

  • @youngofcraziez1994
    @youngofcraziez1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man your awesome thank you

  • @ditisnietpablo
    @ditisnietpablo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn this is a solid vid, thank you!

  • @dpatel6393
    @dpatel6393 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great channel bro really cool follow alongs thank you

  • @rockstarguitarworx9743
    @rockstarguitarworx9743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Thank you.

  • @megadismayed
    @megadismayed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video Gabe...

  • @coryh3928
    @coryh3928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks. I look forward to putting this to the test to help with opening the hips. I'm finding starting the art of Muay Thai at 48yrs is a little challenging

    • @charb8387
      @charb8387 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      are u still practicing?

  • @bassamsaeed6615
    @bassamsaeed6615 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks bro, I have been trying this kick for 4 months and haven't succeeded. We call it mawashi giri now I will try your technique.

  • @bengrove51
    @bengrove51 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Perfect thank you, I've just started kickboxing, second lesson was tonight. I definitely need to work on my kicks. During lockdown I've gained weight. So now it's time lose it and become more flexible. I'm 40yrs old. Flexibility was never my strong point. But after tonight training session, and watching you videos has definitely sparked a fire in me. Thank you. Liked and subscribed 😀

    • @hawkz25
      @hawkz25 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any update Ben? High kicks are my bane and I've been looking for the suitable videos... this is one of the better ones I've seen!

  • @tonywhite8476
    @tonywhite8476 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is awesome

  • @NikeSoccerTennis
    @NikeSoccerTennis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im a big fan of you bro, amazing fighter

  • @JohnnyAli98
    @JohnnyAli98 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente 🥊👏

  • @ianquinn9280
    @ianquinn9280 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 👍💪

  • @tonyfong7562
    @tonyfong7562 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great great video!

  • @cheesedtomeetyou8007
    @cheesedtomeetyou8007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Gabriel, great video as always. Im really not flexible when it comes to high kicks, so this should really help!
    But I have a question, if I wanna work out at home for like an hour each day because I want to maybe do kickboxing professionally one day, would you say like two or three of your workout vids are enough?
    Your videos do make me sweat lol, they are exciting to do, and they have a clear structure which is also really great because I have trouble with thinking up good workouts besides the obvious stuff like shadow boxing etc. of my own, but you're the expert, what do you say?

  • @anunnaki9493
    @anunnaki9493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hello!
    I'm an old Tae Kwon Do practicant and one of my problem is that I'm losting stretch in my legs and is so frustrating. I'm 54 years old.
    Thanks a lot and greetings from Mexico.

    • @trieder9985
      @trieder9985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stay in there and don’t give in!

  • @luyuzhou1647
    @luyuzhou1647 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Gabriel ! Another great instruction video ! May i ask what materiel you are using for the floor in this video .

  • @mariostekic
    @mariostekic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for these great tips and I am a new subscruber now

  • @Kfm7
    @Kfm7 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is one I do similar but without the wall you do with what you did with your legs but closer together like a frog. Thus the name frog stretch. You than lay back as far as you can until your back can touch the floor . It’s a great stretch.

  • @tokenstandpoint93
    @tokenstandpoint93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU! I can't do a split but each of this other ones are great ideas. I was made aware from a returing Sensei at my dojo that tight glutes are also factor of my limited flexibility. Once my knee injury is healed I'm going to do a ton of glute stretches as well as the other drills you displayed. Thanks again!

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm dealing with a knee injury too. Although it's just an overstretched MCL. I hope you recover quickly.

  • @ayhambashaireh5068
    @ayhambashaireh5068 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there Champ! I think it would be super helpful of you making a video on kickboxing footwork and stance.
    Like we are taught the fighting stance but in a static manner, and I actually find it hard to maintain proper stance while sparring (my feet are too far away from each other, in other words, my stance is wide), also it would be nice to show us some proper footwork that helps us in stepping in (closing distance between you and your opponent). Would be highly appreciated!

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Of course. That's very important and I'd like to make a video about that.
      I'll add it to my list of videos to make. Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @shanindtheeed
    @shanindtheeed 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @mikalfernando5234
    @mikalfernando5234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video

  • @4amwaj
    @4amwaj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    terrific

  • @Brenso__
    @Brenso__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @outcast9229
    @outcast9229 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GOLD

  • @ToeMass123
    @ToeMass123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍👍

  • @TimothyTakemoto
    @TimothyTakemoto ปีที่แล้ว

    (Bob and) Brad do the first one upside down so that you can use your elbows to force your knees apart.

  • @DerDa2345
    @DerDa2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:02 that's actually quite impressive

  • @MMA-or4vu
    @MMA-or4vu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like watching your videos alot and I've been watching them recently keep up the good work!! but I have a question I am 15 years old I've been training MMA for about 2 months now 4 times a week and I watch alot of fights everyday because I want to become a pro one day but the problem is even though I train I don't feel like I am training enough I want to train alot more than this but I have school homeworks they are preventing me from training to my max I won't leave school but what should I do I feel like am wasting valuable time

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely don't leave school. That's a smart choice.
      A little over 10 years ago I was at school, teaching 10 classes per week, and working about 20-25 hours as a guard at the jail.
      I still managed to train enough because I would train, like you, about 4 classes per week. But I would also do my own 30 minute training sessions whenever I could. Lunch, early in the morning, on weekends.
      Sneak in an extra session here and there on your own. It could be in your bedroom, on the soccer field...doesn't really matter where. You're just getting extra work in.
      Don't worry about committing 20+ hours a week to training until you are a pro and getting paid some okay money. 10-12 hours a week is lots at 15 years old.
      Good luck with the training.

    • @MMA-or4vu
      @MMA-or4vu 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you very much I really appreciate it!!👍

    • @johnnyharris2526
      @johnnyharris2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MMA-or4vu just drop a set of pull-ups and push-up and squats right before you go train

  • @felixalbrecht3468
    @felixalbrecht3468 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool tips for the roundhouse kicks, but the spinekiller kick, the good old school sidekick, what's up with that? 🐒☯️🐉

  • @Kaizen671
    @Kaizen671 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any idea why I get a pinching feeling in my hamstring when doing the kicks and re-chamber? The second one. Nerve pinch?

  • @phillip4307
    @phillip4307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is almost exactly what i was doing, nice

  • @ZoranTheSiegeTower
    @ZoranTheSiegeTower 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do you recommend for neck exercises to prepare for muay thai clinching?

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh man. That's a whole other video. I'll add it to my "to make" list.
      Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @randomleovids1329
    @randomleovids1329 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Woww

  • @jonbinley8927
    @jonbinley8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty ripped for a smaller guy. You don’t wanna be all muscle bound when fighting but you have a good balance. Jack Dempsey style with rip cord muscles. You’re great and I love your content. It has helped me. Thank you brother

  • @jscarpa2002
    @jscarpa2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How often should you do the wall exercise? 2-3 x a week?

    • @MikeDrew312
      @MikeDrew312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      3-5 but listen to your body

  • @JeremyBalliston
    @JeremyBalliston 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long would you recommend holding the stretches for? Two minutes?

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd say 2-3 minutes is good. I use to hold the split for 10-20 minutes while I'd read a book. 😅 The more time you put in the faster things will improve.
      2-3 minutes a couple times a day is ideal though.

  • @strikerz2668
    @strikerz2668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool drills but knee pains durimg extension how to avoid that

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The first thing I would think of if hyper extension. Are you locking your knee out?
      Just like punches never completely extent the elbow or knee when striking.
      If that's not it you may need to see a physiotherapist to have some adjustments made.

    • @strikerz2668
      @strikerz2668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial thank you sir. iam not hyper extending as i cant even extend the knee even about 50%. when i do so it pains.

  • @slime4ktjay870
    @slime4ktjay870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:05
    2:15

  • @housebrigade
    @housebrigade 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sherminator

  • @prajeetbohara4816
    @prajeetbohara4816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude you're great but probably your channel is underrated cuz' a lot of people seeking help in youtube are beginners, put more videos for beginners & amateurs. And mention "for beginners" in the title. I loved your content man but your subscribe rs number is unfair, more people need to get to you..❤ from 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the great suggestion! Amazing advice. I really appreciate it.

  • @MikeDrew312
    @MikeDrew312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Windshield wipers.. write that down.. WRITE THAT DOWN! ✍🏽

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope they help. I'm naturally very flexible in that area but even I can feel the burn while doing the windshield wipers 🙃

    • @MikeDrew312
      @MikeDrew312 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GabrielVargaOfficial Seriously thank you. I’ll try these out in my warm up routine. Fun to see others in my Muay Thai class try what I’m doing. 🥲

  • @tn_n.248
    @tn_n.248 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooo

  • @lexbeats13
    @lexbeats13 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Jesus Christ this hurts at 2:45 i didn't even know how pathetically weak my bum bum muscles are and i do deep squats every day!

  • @lewieteam8966
    @lewieteam8966 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why your toes are red like this 😮?

  • @filippoalessi9862
    @filippoalessi9862 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:36

  • @slime4ktjay870
    @slime4ktjay870 ปีที่แล้ว

    2/15

  • @dilon5596
    @dilon5596 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reddit brought me here

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Thanks for stopping by to check out my channel. 🙏

  • @lipika6044
    @lipika6044 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grow a beard bro

  • @ChiliBastard
    @ChiliBastard 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video. I have the tightest hips and have been in dire need of proper direction for kicking. Thank you.

    • @GabrielVargaOfficial
      @GabrielVargaOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help. I hope these drills make a difference for you.