Quick one, guys, the timestamps I mention at the beginning of this video are off: These are the correct ones: How to pike | Correct form - 00:53 Pike bottlenecks | What may be limiting you - 02:16 Pike stretches | How I taught myself to Pike - 05:23 Learn how to pike faster - 10:39
Man this is a great example of what a fitness youtuber should be like. no sales pitch, straight up education and super helpful. i just subscribed. i can't believe you only have 482 subscribers because you deserve waaaay more
First of all, thank you for this message - It's for reasons like this why I even invented this channel. As for the subscriber numbers, 400 or 400k, meh - I don't really care 😂 As long as the content is helping somebody 👌🏿💪🏿
your background is really similar to mine. I hadn't ever stretched for years while I played rugby (except maybe during the odd warm up or warm down session). It is great to know that it isn't just me
I think that is the real problem with these sort of sport in not focusing enough on encouraging athletes to move well. I do get it, there are so many things for coaches to focus on that so things can take the back stage, but mobility should be the foundation of all sportforms
Love this video Andrew! I can't pike well at all which means my pike Pushup form is so horrible I don't feel I'm doing the same exercise. Hopefully this helps.
Yeah, I hear that! the frustration with flexibility can be a real problem. Try this out for a while, but don't worry if your pike mobility isn't the best in the meantime - it will soon come 💪🏿
Thanks man. what I' about to say sounds dumb but comments like this really make the effort that goes into these videos worth it. I genuinely love calisthenics and if I can help anybody else out too then great!
Will any of the stretches you mentioned help gain the mobility required to hold an L-sit? I’ve been trying for a while but can’t keep my legs straight, and struggle to get them to 90 degrees. Good video as always 👍
Yeah so pike flexibility will definitely help with the L-sit, but the strength to do it will still need to be trained. Here are the exercises that helped me with straightening out the legs (and dealing with cramp): th-cam.com/video/-obqBV2cZRc/w-d-xo.html hope this helps!
i have a question im the same way im 15 i play basketball i can touch my toes but for only like a second then it starts burning bad hopefully this vid helps me . And also at the end of the vid are u supposed to message before u stretch or after
First of all, good job that you are starting to pay attention to your flexibility. I would suggest reducing the intensity a little bit, as muscles are able to stretch more once your CNS realises that you are relaxed. spend about 30 seconds in a deep stretch (but not painful) and just breathe. Also I usually do foam rolling before a stretching session so that I can really get into the knots =]
Thank you - this is one of those things where I could talk about it all day - so I do. On the follow alongs, I definitely have plans to do one soon so watch this space 🧐
Hi Andrew, I came up a good 6 inches short when trying to touch my toes, a veritable mountain to climb :) I came across a video that suggested it may not be down to the hamstrings and it proved to be correct. Within 5 minutes i was able to get within an inch of reaching my toes, it was amazing. I will still need to stretch my hamstrings a few inches, a far less daunting prospect than 6". Its worth checking out and maybe jotting down in your book of tips and tricks. All the best th-cam.com/video/TBnsce1cmb8/w-d-xo.html
Quick one, guys, the timestamps I mention at the beginning of this video are off: These are the correct ones:
How to pike | Correct form - 00:53
Pike bottlenecks | What may be limiting you - 02:16
Pike stretches | How I taught myself to Pike - 05:23
Learn how to pike faster - 10:39
Man this is a great example of what a fitness youtuber should be like. no sales pitch, straight up education and super helpful. i just subscribed. i can't believe you only have 482 subscribers because you deserve waaaay more
First of all, thank you for this message - It's for reasons like this why I even invented this channel. As for the subscriber numbers, 400 or 400k, meh - I don't really care 😂 As long as the content is helping somebody 👌🏿💪🏿
This is probably the most comprehensive video I have ever seen on pike flexibility. really love this. great job
Thanks Dani!
Videos like these were exactly what i was looking for. Keep doing what you are doing and you will inpire a lot of people!
Glad you liked it David! 👊🏿
this helped me from doing pike holds on calf level to floor level, love the pike stretch!
but still my back still rounds back idk why
Nice work! Hope the pike gains keep coming! 👊🏿
thank you so much. i had always wondered why i had so much trouble with this and your info on the sciatic nerve explained my exact problem.
You're very welcome, Ethan 👊🏿
Just start calisthenics journey , thanks for very solid advice
You're welcome! Good on you for getting started! That is the hardest step and I hope you go far with it!
PNF stretching is my favourite too! It really feels like a workout when you do it.
Yeah it is not to be take lightly - you'll definitely feel stiff the next day!
your background is really similar to mine. I hadn't ever stretched for years while I played rugby (except maybe during the odd warm up or warm down session). It is great to know that it isn't just me
I think that is the real problem with these sort of sport in not focusing enough on encouraging athletes to move well. I do get it, there are so many things for coaches to focus on that so things can take the back stage, but mobility should be the foundation of all sportforms
Great video Andrew!! Never been able to touch my toes so will try these stretches out 😁 Please can you do a follow along? 🖤
watch this space 😉
daaaaamn, it worked really well
You deserve way more subscribers bro
Thanks! Glad it helped! =]
Excellent video! Is there an alternate position for the sciatic nerve flossing? Only because it's a little rough on my knee that's on the ground.
Love this video Andrew! I can't pike well at all which means my pike Pushup form is so horrible I don't feel I'm doing the same exercise. Hopefully this helps.
Yeah, I hear that! the frustration with flexibility can be a real problem. Try this out for a while, but don't worry if your pike mobility isn't the best in the meantime - it will soon come 💪🏿
What a quality video - going to try these today
let me know how it goes!
I'm loving these videos. Really well explained and straight forward to put into practice. Keep going!
Cheers for the support, Pete! Really means a lot! 💪🏿
This info is really gonna help thank you.
Cheers, Ken!
The glute medius exercise is so deceptively hard! I just tried it and my leg cramped almost immediately
It is lowkey one of the best exercises I do 😅
Love your vids. You're the one who taught me to muscle up and l sit . THE RIGHT WAY
Thanks man. what I' about to say sounds dumb but comments like this really make the effort that goes into these videos worth it. I genuinely love calisthenics and if I can help anybody else out too then great!
This video is Gold. Thx my man
No worries 👊🏿
You deserve way more subscribers. This is information that I haven't seen anywhere. Your videos are so inspiring!
Really appreciate those kind words, man
Awesome video, brother!
Thanks Deveron! =]
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Will any of the stretches you mentioned help gain the mobility required to hold an L-sit? I’ve been trying for a while but can’t keep my legs straight, and struggle to get them to 90 degrees. Good video as always 👍
Yeah so pike flexibility will definitely help with the L-sit, but the strength to do it will still need to be trained.
Here are the exercises that helped me with straightening out the legs (and dealing with cramp): th-cam.com/video/-obqBV2cZRc/w-d-xo.html
hope this helps!
Hai there thanks for the video.
Jus a questions when should i do these strecthes .
it is after a workout or whenever.
Thank You!
great question! for intense stretches after a workout when you are already warm is very beneficial =]
In going to try this for a month and see how it goes
Keep us posted on how it goes, Eugeemz =]
4:48 - as a middle child, this both made me laugh and triggered me hahaha
haha! Where's the lie though!
i have a question im the same way im 15 i play basketball i can touch my toes but for only like a second then it starts burning bad hopefully this vid helps me . And also at the end of the vid are u supposed to message before u stretch or after
First of all, good job that you are starting to pay attention to your flexibility. I would suggest reducing the intensity a little bit, as muscles are able to stretch more once your CNS realises that you are relaxed. spend about 30 seconds in a deep stretch (but not painful) and just breathe.
Also I usually do foam rolling before a stretching session so that I can really get into the knots =]
#flexibilitygains
Love that you went through the actual muscles involved.
Thanks Rui!
I recently started Yoga and this video is so helpful! You're a great teacher and deserve more subscribers. Follow long sessions will be brilliant :-)
Thank you - this is one of those things where I could talk about it all day - so I do. On the follow alongs, I definitely have plans to do one soon so watch this space 🧐
This dudes eyes are beautiful, dang
😅 Thanks!
i can barely touch my knees
I know the feeling!
😂
Hi Andrew,
I came up a good 6 inches short when trying to touch my toes, a veritable mountain to climb :)
I came across a video that suggested it may not be down to the hamstrings and it proved to be correct. Within 5 minutes i was able to get within an inch of reaching my toes, it was amazing. I will still need to stretch my hamstrings a few inches, a far less daunting prospect than 6". Its worth checking out and maybe jotting down in your book of tips and tricks. All the best
th-cam.com/video/TBnsce1cmb8/w-d-xo.html
Just watched the video and its a phenomenal take on likely reasons inhibiting pike range of motion! Thanks so much for suggesting, John!!!