The Flexibility Secret Everyone Should Know!

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    Getting flexible doesn't need to be complicated and I think this rule simplifies it best. Strengthen then lengthen, it's the secret that many top coaches use. Strengthen through a full range of motion, whether that is general strength training or specific flexibility moves. Strength is your best friend, especially when it's done through a large range. Once you're strong, you can get long. Start with passive stretching, opening up the shoulders and hips. If you want to achieve the big 5, then add some specific flexibility drills and work towards the bridge, pike, front split, middle split and pancake.
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    0:00 The Best Flexibility Exercise?
    0:21 The Secret To Flexibility Training
    0:45 Flexibility For Beginners
    1:50 Adding Flexibility To Your Training
    2:28 What Flexibility Level Should You Aim For?
    2:56 Training The Big 5
    3:42 Why The Secret Works
    4:30 How To Strengthen For Flexibility
    4:53 Different Ways Of Lengthening
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  • @BodyweightWarrior
    @BodyweightWarrior  ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Whenever you've seen someone make great progress with flexibility online, this is likley the foundation of their training. Its taken me years to distill this message as simply as possible so I hope it answers your flexibility questions and gets you training smarter!

    • @MrW8ns3a
      @MrW8ns3a ปีที่แล้ว

      What shoes do you use?

    • @thelifeafter5011
      @thelifeafter5011 ปีที่แล้ว

      Firsttt

    • @Ex0dus111
      @Ex0dus111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is great, the theory makes perfect sense. But sometimes we fall in love with theory for their symmetry.
      Does this actually work? I've been watching you for years working on your flexibility, wheres your full split, full pancake, or full front split?
      Where is your Bridge with straight legs?
      The question is does this theory work, or is the alternative, tremendous amounts static stretching, still the best option.

    • @BodyweightWarrior
      @BodyweightWarrior  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Ex0dus111 I achieved all of them at different points (as demonstrated in various videos) but my training goals have changed since. No need to hold onto it if it doesn’t serve me for my current practice. Not to say I won’t return to it. I also agree that a lot of static stretching volume is very effective, it’s literally the first thing I recommend in conjunction to strength training

    • @Ex0dus111
      @Ex0dus111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BodyweightWarrior The only reason not to keep your flexibility goals on maintenance is injury. Now I understand if you don't want to share that with random people online, that's your business.
      But I hope you'll talk more about your new goals in future videos.

  • @RaulBrv
    @RaulBrv ปีที่แล้ว +284

    The presentation, cinematography, editing is INSANE! It is easily digestible for the average person. Major props to you and your team!

    • @Zedster88
      @Zedster88 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You forget the beautiful dog!

    • @tigergreg8
      @tigergreg8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He has a camera person, I'm sure that person deserves a call out too.

    • @shashankvats753
      @shashankvats753 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@tigergreg8 he wrote specifically," major props to you and your team!"

    • @jangdi.
      @jangdi. ปีที่แล้ว

      NO, NO, NO AND F*CK NO!
      Good video, but ABSOLUTELY NOTHING INSANE about it. Especially cinematography and editing. Basic stuffs.

    • @gkountilas
      @gkountilas ปีที่แล้ว +1

      noticed this right away! really strong point of this channel

  • @betterphysicaltherapy
    @betterphysicaltherapy ปีที่แล้ว +24

    As a fellow pro in the rehab space, this is the best video on mobility and stretching I’ve see on TH-cam.

  • @Wil_Dasovich
    @Wil_Dasovich ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Strengthen then lengthen!

  • @plnkfloydian7814
    @plnkfloydian7814 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I’m so happy I found your channel years ago, honestly one of the tools I use to keep myself sober and feeling good.

  • @markel.aldama
    @markel.aldama ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This could probably be the best free advise for anyone wanting to plan their felixibility program. Thank!

  • @andrewmoses232
    @andrewmoses232 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is incredible content! So information dense but perfectly digestible. Thank you!

  • @richardcollins6098
    @richardcollins6098 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Tom, thank you for all of your content. I have incorporated many videos into my weekly regimen. Looking forward to what growth your starting over chapter brings you! Thanks for all you do!

  • @kimberleypowell7719
    @kimberleypowell7719 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good information-yes 👍🏽 but full transparency, I’m here to see your dog 😍

  • @HeatherHolt
    @HeatherHolt ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been working on my front splits and side splits for over a month now and it felt like I wasn’t making much progress but when looking back at videos, I can see I have made a LOT of progress actually. Not there yet but getting there. The whole flex and stretch has really worked.

  • @joshwatson4352
    @joshwatson4352 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a video, so precise and succinct. Thanks for democratising this information

  • @ericpatterson5050
    @ericpatterson5050 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Tom, Always good to see you!🙌🏿👏🏾💪🏾🙏🏽😊💜

  • @groinky474
    @groinky474 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Tom, your videos helped me fix my body numerous times and prepped me for bjj/weight lifting. Please keep sharing on this platform, it helps lives. Cheers m8!

  • @lmack6596
    @lmack6596 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yup! My stretch teacher's moto is "strengthen what we stretch". 💪🤸‍♀️

    • @HeatherHolt
      @HeatherHolt ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can I ask how costly it is to have a stretch teacher. Didn’t know it was even a thing until finding someone else on YT who offered classes somewhere on the west coast. I was like wow there’s a teacher for just about anything nowadays which is great.

  • @wertyuiopasd6281
    @wertyuiopasd6281 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wonderful videos to condense principles and doctrines, and also what kind of stretch we should be aiming for.
    I have trouble to hinge with a straight back and these mobility drills will help me tremendously.

  • @msykes19
    @msykes19 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video, well put together with tons of useful insights!

  • @TimBelchamber
    @TimBelchamber ปีที่แล้ว +46

    We need to make more videos outside! Love how this one turned out 🎥

  • @kensalamba324
    @kensalamba324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Tom for this great information, concise and well delivered 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @congry6654
    @congry6654 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely gorgeous video! Great information, phenomenal cinematography and perfect editing. Keep up the good work!

  • @coolrocksounds
    @coolrocksounds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude your production value has improved so much over the years, mad props.

  • @mariesofia8030
    @mariesofia8030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Info is gold thank you Tom

  • @maximofernandez196
    @maximofernandez196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn, the quality is getting amazing

  • @CathalDoyle-wh6yv
    @CathalDoyle-wh6yv ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos have changed my life.. Thank you.

  • @JungseHandbalance
    @JungseHandbalance ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your latest 3 videos are the best in the flexibility series.

  • @ivankovacevic1910
    @ivankovacevic1910 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can you make more 5 min follow alongs? That would be great! Thanks

  • @muumarlin1731
    @muumarlin1731 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Keep up the great work!

  • @The-Contractor
    @The-Contractor ปีที่แล้ว

    Exceptionally well done across all parameters. Liked and Subscribed.

  • @xDelementxD123
    @xDelementxD123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, thank you 🙏

  • @felixthissen
    @felixthissen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great video! Thank you for sharing those Flexibility Principles. It is great understanding the fundamentals, the principles behind the specific exercises. Will you share more of this information or can you recommend a book, course or other media to understand more about the body and training?

  • @dfkramer76
    @dfkramer76 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just amazing content. You make it look doable. Thank you

  • @JonnyD000
    @JonnyD000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific video!

  • @dianeremillard1205
    @dianeremillard1205 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So interesting, thank you

  • @MathiasZamecki
    @MathiasZamecki ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome stuff thanks!

  • @georgiosmountzouris7053
    @georgiosmountzouris7053 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    By far the best video for flexibility! Well done!

  • @TheNaz01
    @TheNaz01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could like this 5 more times! Insane cinematography!

  • @davidrioux611
    @davidrioux611 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great summery and organization of information!

  • @pradiptahafid
    @pradiptahafid ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:28 the dog~~

  • @shadow_crne1030
    @shadow_crne1030 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been stretching for a while now and since I watched this video/ parallel strength training, I'm making way better progress.💯👌👍

  • @Nilz4FR
    @Nilz4FR ปีที่แล้ว

    superb video. thanks!

  • @TheMovementAthlete
    @TheMovementAthlete 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your strength and endurance are impressive! Thank you for this detailed information 👏

  • @horipie93
    @horipie93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the content Tom your the man my bro.

  • @trainmoveimprove
    @trainmoveimprove ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent content Tom! #Strengthenandlengthen has been one of my mantras for years, and this is one of the best explanations of the flexibility - mobility - strength continuum I've seen! Well done.

  • @laurabrink3818
    @laurabrink3818 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    please make a follow along with these 5 strengthen and lengthen exercises/no equipment : )

  • @user-eu5hj8vz9o
    @user-eu5hj8vz9o ปีที่แล้ว +3

    World class video.

  • @jonathans8937
    @jonathans8937 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video Tom! Great editing. Molly looked great too. 😂

  • @prabhjotkaurarora1232
    @prabhjotkaurarora1232 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It is actually really helpful to understand the mechanism and the aim for what you choose to do i feel like what i am doing now is more focused on lenghtening.....im gonna try to balance both strengthening and lengthening from now on

  • @chikara2392
    @chikara2392 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just awesome content as always, really appreciate you waiting to put out the highest quality info instead of just spamming videos for views, and the video quality just skyrocketed! Regarding the video I love the concepts and have been dipping my toe into "strength flexibility training" after KOT guy blew up, so I'm gonna try to incorporate it more into my training. For the future would love to see a comeback to calisthenics where you explain the principles for muscle strenght and programming!

    • @BodyweightWarrior
      @BodyweightWarrior  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. I haven’t had the capacity over the past year to properly strength train, hence the lack of videos. Back on it soon…

  • @MrMooney123456
    @MrMooney123456 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi brother, just came across your channel thank shorn the great tips...looking forward to checking out all your videos.

  • @ibpiano5520
    @ibpiano5520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This might be the best video you've ever done.

  • @VicMcLov1n
    @VicMcLov1n ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information, exceptional delivery. I'm in. #subscribed

  • @IdaiMakayaPublications
    @IdaiMakayaPublications ปีที่แล้ว

    Good quality & informative video 👌

  • @jurcany
    @jurcany ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is such a great video. It feels like a bit of information overload though, at least for a newbie, so I might just have to rewatch a few times to get assimilate all the info propperly. Still, amazing work!

    • @BodyweightWarrior
      @BodyweightWarrior  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was trying to condense as much as possible, as simply as possible 👍

  • @TheMariusz700
    @TheMariusz700 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for amazing tips

  • @DurwankurSalvi
    @DurwankurSalvi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great lesson for stretch and videography too 😅
    and editing and font used...are awesome

  • @wingsphysio
    @wingsphysio ปีที่แล้ว

    Strengthen then lengthen! Love it ❤

  • @Sana-rm6zx
    @Sana-rm6zx ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you!!🙌

  • @primalperry5667
    @primalperry5667 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Epic video man! Love this discussion and you've done great with your explanation and demonstration! Looks like you got a videography/editing upgrade too, very nice!

  • @rahul2050ism
    @rahul2050ism ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As soon as my brother touched the ground the doggo sat. @0:26 secs 😄.
    Great content. Really appreciate it.

  • @strahinja95
    @strahinja95 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn this is a worthwhile watch. Slapped that like button

  • @Indecision1977
    @Indecision1977 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you do all the strength training, then all the length? Or do you do the corresponding stretch immediately after each strength exercise?

  • @bugabutu
    @bugabutu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New upload !! 🙌

  • @MD-me9vg
    @MD-me9vg ปีที่แล้ว

    good job, very useful for the average joe.

  • @DreJr
    @DreJr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Longtime subscriber though I've been out of it for a while. The production is amazing on this video!👍🏾

  • @psychicstripper5182
    @psychicstripper5182 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u!!!

  • @erny1957
    @erny1957 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done. You are good. Please show me the bridge pose.

  • @tjb2492
    @tjb2492 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the dog

  • @brunopinto836
    @brunopinto836 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video 👍 - out of curiosity, which shoes are you wearing?

  • @carlosdeno
    @carlosdeno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, I’d love to know how much genetics play a part? I’m 59 and a road cyclist, cycling is all compression and I stretch constantly throughout the day. I recently went for a professional bike fit as it had been 15 years since my last one. Before even sitting on the bike a flexibility test is done and I was told that mine was beyond ridiculous. Pleasing to hear, however I don’t have to work at it, I’ve never not been able to do the spilts. This all with a serious back injury when I was 19, compressed fracture. Interested to know your thoughts.

  • @michaeljjon
    @michaeljjon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    would it be advantagous or not really matter to do the stretching right after the each set or strength exercise? or stretch once the whole strength workout is complete?

  • @neiltube100
    @neiltube100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @LearningToHuman
    @LearningToHuman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate - 1kk incoming

  • @wertyuiopasd6281
    @wertyuiopasd6281 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks.

  • @jz4901
    @jz4901 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The vid quality is _extremely_ high. Good textbox overlay, framing, puppy stunts ... super work, beyond all of the usual super content. Cheers and thanks TM! jz

  • @davidrioux611
    @davidrioux611 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The summary of your video context keeps important. Most of this information has been presented in your other videos but improving with a better outline and organize.

  • @travisn346
    @travisn346 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The sun shines in Britain after all!

  • @masimons
    @masimons ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can do all except bridge, which I haven't practiced in many years, being 66 now. Want to get that one back. Thanks.

  • @cathyjodiaz
    @cathyjodiaz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎉Thank you!!🌟🌟🌟🌟❤

  • @livvielov
    @livvielov ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid

  • @AAQUALAD417
    @AAQUALAD417 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom! Would love to support the channel and buy a sweatshirt. Problem is the website will not let me ship outside the UK. Any help on sending one to the US? Thank you!

  • @stretch-bodywork5522
    @stretch-bodywork5522 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video to build muscle strength and flexibility together!

  • @vinicastro9292
    @vinicastro9292 ปีที่แล้ว

    for box splits would you go for the sumo squats or sumo squat holds, horse stance or both?

  • @channelrk7699
    @channelrk7699 ปีที่แล้ว

    can u do a lower body stretch routine

  • @UpHigherMusicOfficial
    @UpHigherMusicOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

    There's so much information online about the right way to stretch and workout that I don't know who to trust

  • @MikkoRantalainen
    @MikkoRantalainen ปีที่แล้ว +2

    6:15 No way my hands are flexible enough to do the dynamic bridge here. Do you have a tutorial about how to increase the flexibility needed for this excersise?

  • @CorbinSmith-yf3wd
    @CorbinSmith-yf3wd ปีที่แล้ว

    can I lengthen, then strengthen for similar results? or does it have to be in that order.

  • @Artur-Itas
    @Artur-Itas ปีที่แล้ว

    You bought up all the 7 feet black stretch pants in the shop SELFISH!!!!!!!
    😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @kennym9933
    @kennym9933 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr Merrick is the man

  • @hectormena-carrion2487
    @hectormena-carrion2487 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom what shoes are you wearing throughout this video?

  • @galyona5889
    @galyona5889 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great 👍 would you consider doing a follow along that combines strength and flexibility?

    • @BodyweightWarrior
      @BodyweightWarrior  ปีที่แล้ว

      Incoming but it is a feature in 90% of my videos

    • @victorycall
      @victorycall ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BodyweightWarrior There's a special quality to purposeful "follow along" videos that is particularly appealing to me (and other viewers too, apparently). The video starts with some warmup moves if warranted; each exercise is held for the recommended amount of time, and both left and right are covered; and modifications are discussed and perhaps demonstrated in real time. While informational videos are valuable, they put the onus on me to contrive a series of exercises into a workout for myself... and I'm just not adept at this, not at all. Now, some very popular channels save the follow-alongs for their paid content, and I respect that strategy. But if the goal is to reach a wide audience and make the movements accessible for novices to actually perform, follow-along videos is the ideal way to achieve that.

  • @kimdavis7812
    @kimdavis7812 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would you recommend for a torn labrum? Thank you

  • @namelesschannel4103
    @namelesschannel4103 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I do strenght and flexibility training separate will I still reap the benefits of doing them together?

  • @Siticmon
    @Siticmon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i want to be as mobile as this, it's extremely slow work but at least i see progress, let's see in a year!

  • @ayrabface7226
    @ayrabface7226 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:33 isnt the agonist the quads since its contracting and the antagonist the hamstrings which is rstretching? ?

  • @Misguidedowl
    @Misguidedowl ปีที่แล้ว

    Random one Tom, are these bars etc the new ones in baiter park?

  • @ernstlang1746
    @ernstlang1746 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do believe one has to establish the short range first. Stabalize first then mobilize

  • @naeherbetrachtet
    @naeherbetrachtet ปีที่แล้ว

    Genau mein Ding

  • @covingtoncreek
    @covingtoncreek ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most importantly your dog is awesome. OK now I watched the video. How about mobility work for a warmup followed by strength training. That's the reverse of what you said but what do you think of it? Otherwise you have to warm up, strength train, then mobility. It would be nice to eliminate one of the the three phases from a time perspective. Thanks for your videos! And your dog is awesome. :)

    • @fitat4224
      @fitat4224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You don’t need much to warm up. Just a short walk or 20 star jumps. Then you are good to go. Just get the blood pumping. Then your first set can be used as a warm up set. I have been doing this for years and have not gotten injured and it’s time efficient👍😎

    • @BodyweightWarrior
      @BodyweightWarrior  ปีที่แล้ว

      You may want to mobilise ranges that you need for a session but dedicated flexibility work is best done at the end of a session or independently

  • @zenguro
    @zenguro ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't quite understand how this is different from Yoga (e.g. Hatha Yoga). Most Yoga poses are physically quite taxing if done correctly, replacing the need for weights?
    Any insights are highly appreciated!

  • @tomnewton5994
    @tomnewton5994 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is a “Big 5” bridge video still coming?

  • @helpmetosleep
    @helpmetosleep ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I suspect you have some longer than average length arms! Have you been evaluated for Marfan's?