Dynamic Flexibility

I had a new client start last week. The first meeting is always going to be a complimentary assessment. The assessment gives me an idea of where the muscular imbalances exist and what exercises and stretches are needed to bring things back into balance. Because I do not charge for the assessment I only give a few exercises afterwards. Well anyways, the new client is fairly athletic, but has not really thought about changing up the type of exercises he has done for years. Because of the repetitive movements year after year, he has created some really tight, or overactive, muscle groups.
I gave him five dynamic flexibility movements to do on a daily basis. He did these for a week and came back to me feeling 100% better. I want to pass these five (actually six – I added one that I did not have my new client perform) stretches on to you – the wise readers of my blog.

Spiderman – think of a long lunge where you drop your shoulders as low to the ground as possible

Iron cross - aka the leg-over stretch

Scorpion – for the lower back, hip flexors, and glutes

Sit and reach – sit with your feet out in front, toes pulled back, and reach as far forward as possible

Terminal Knee Extension – this is known as a knee rehab exercise, but most people can not do it

Shoulder Slide – think of a military press where you are up against a wall (or on the floor) and keep your elbows and the back of your hand on the wall.

Any questions? You know where to find me!