Why a Workout Cooldown Is as Important as Warming Up
Nowadays people have a much better understanding that warming up is important before training so they can prevent injury, improve focus, and physically...
Complete Shoulder Warm-Up for Strength and Stability
We've all been there before. You approach the bench and haphazardly warm up with the barbell, and immediately begin your set thereafter. Completely...
Improve Your Workout Warm-Up With Ramp-Up Sets
This is the best way to make your workout warm up meaningful for strength movements. Period. I really enjoy it on the bench, but it works well for many...
Stop Static Stretching: 6 Warm-Ups That are More Fun and More Effective
Static stretching—you know, the type where you bend over and hold your hands by your toes—isn't just boring. Studies show that long-held stretches before workouts may make your training less [...]
10-Minute Dynamic Warm-Up for Any Workout
How do you warm up before a training session? Do you do a few static stretches and then jump right in to the workout? Maybe going with the traditional...
The 10-Point, 10-Minute Pre-Run Warm-Up to Beat Common Running Injuries
Many runners lace up their shoes and immediately start running. This lets you get right into it, but it may take a toll on your body and cause nagging injuries. [...]
The Yoga Warm-Up for Basketball Players
How can yoga help a basketball player before a game? Visualize this: It’s the night of a big showdown between rivals. As the clock ticks down the minutes to tipoff, [...]
The Dynamic Warm-Up, Simplified: 2 Techniques
INTRODUCTION It is safe to say after decades of preparing the body for physical performances on the field or in the gym, our society has finally...
Unleash Your Inner Beast With This ‘Animal-Style’ Warm-Up
It’s not secret sauce; any strength coach will tell you that warming up before a big workout is one of the best things you can do for your performance. With [...]
Improve Your Squat Depth With 5 Easy Warm-Up Exercises
There are few things in the weight room as shameful as squatting too high. Unless your squat depth is low enough so that your thighs are parallel to the...