In Chalk Talk #17 I talked about some joint approximation stuff you can do to work on your hips prior to training. Today’s Chalk Talk puts a new twist on some classic stretches by adding banded distraction. It’s actually easy to perform because you don’t need to tie the band off on anything; you just tie it on your own hip and use your other foot to add tension.
What do you do to open your hips up before training?
i would love to see example warm up for example for squats with bands :) great vids
Great video! You should really think about making a chalk talk e-book at some point. I’d buy it
I love using a green band attached to the squat rack to enhance lunges to stretch the hip flexors. I do that and the 5-way shoulder every time.
If I ever have the day free on Saturdays, I like to do a morning 1-hour yoga class, have lunch, then go back to the gym for lifting. A 2-3 hour break is helpful–long enough to not feel tired at all from Yoga but short enough that you’re still good and loose. That combination cannot be beat.
I like to do this:
http://youtu.be/pWsSO8RlzKw
It lets me take care of my tight hip flexors and sleepy glutes all at once
My normal routine for squat warm up is what I got from Kelly Starrett. The 4 way hip sequence. I’ve never really done any type of joint approximation stuff by utilizing a band for distraction. That is mainly because I don’t necessarily understand the concept. If you could kinda explain the benefits/goals of banded distraction that would be awesome.
Thank you.
Genius! Cant wait to try this when I get home from work!
I think this is how David Carradine died.
Gah this is making me want to get bands. I’ve got a pretty janky hip warm up scheme, but I’m getting more consistent with it now that I realize how much tight hips are limiting me. Hopefully this summer I’ll have more spare time and be able to get my shit together.