5 Moves For Better Mobility

A complete and effective workout goes far beyond just a 5 minute jog on the treadmill and hitting weights. Once you’ve properly fueled your body prior to even getting to the gym, your next move should include a proper warmup to prep your body for movement. Here are our top moves we do prior to engaging in any exercise regime.

*Note - If you have any injuries, please reach out to your physician prior to trying any of these exercises. 

90/90 Switches. 90-90 switches is a stretching, warm-up, and yoga exercise that primarily targets the hip flexors and also targets the glutes, groin, hamstrings, outer thighs and quads.

Runner’s Stretch. Runner's stretch is a low lunge pose that is great for runners and yogis alike. It deeply stretches the back of the legs and strengthens the quads.

Cat/Cow. Cat/cow stretches the front torso and neck while providing a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.

Wrist/Elbow Stretch.Wrist exercises increase flexibility and help lower the risk of injury. Your hands perform a variety of tasks every day, from gripping a steering wheel to typing on a keyboard. These repetitive motions can create weakness and stiffness in your wrists and fingers.

Super-band Dislocates. Band shoulder dislocates are a staple exercise to unglue your shoulders. They prep you for things like bench pressing, overhead pressing, etc.

Seated Cross Body Windshield Wipers. Seated windshield wiper pose is considered a warm-up yoga pose that prepares the body for movement, enhancing mobility in the middle back, hips, knees, psoas, and quadriceps.