Best Warm Up Before Running (6 Movements to Run Better)

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**Don't use the first 5 minutes of your run to warm up. Use this 3-minute stretching routine BEFORE you go for your next run and you'll be amazed by how you feel and how you perform.*

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Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach & Triathlon Coach Brian Klepacki shares with you his pre-run warm up routine that will help you run faster, farther, and with less effort! A little stretching goes a long way especially with running.

If you stick to the suggestions and protocols explained by Coach Brian, you absolutely will dramatically impact your ability to run more efficiently, and reduce fatigue allowing you to finish feeling stronger and ready for more.

Use this 6-exercise warm up routine before you head out on your next run. Spending 3 minutes preparing your body for movement is far greater than anything else you can do surrounding your run.

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[rossi]

0:43 knee hug
1:07 quad stretch
1:40 leg pull
2:26 leg sweep
3:07 reverse lunges with twist
4:01 upper body stretches

[stephen.galera]

I do this every time i do my 5k run. This totally reduced pain on my leg when i'm running

Edit: august 18, 2020
Wow i didn't notice the likes and comments on my post last year. Just an update, i've been running 5k over a year now and still using this as my warmup. It really works! ☺️

[kokeboy]

this right here is how a tutorial is made, straight to the point and not boring. ty

[redlady]

3 minutes! now that's my kinda warm up!🏃‍♀️

[leahsteel]

Hi Coach Brian!
A few months back I began your stretching routine to improve running performance. I ran the same route everytime and I would always stop and take breaks. I would always tell myself, "One day I will be able to do the full distance without stopping". Today, I was able to accomplish my goal and I ran the entire route without taking any breaks. I'm quite proud because this has taken me a while to accomplish and now I know my strength has increased. Thanks to your video, I was able to stay motivated and improve my running. I'm going to run longer distances now to increase my strength further. Thanks for your help!

[quasim]

I’m relatively new to running. I jumped straight into it as a novice and couldn’t run 1 km without getting out of breath and stopping. I also didn’t have the proper knowledge of a warm up and kept getting the same injuries. Since I’ve implemented this warm up into my training the injuries are no longer present and I have got up to running 12 km with no rest breaks not even a sip of water! so thanks a lot for this I really appreciate it 🙌

[entermycreation]

Definition of a boss. 3 mins, no bs, straight to the point, works like a charm.

[Vangeeha]

I always run early in the morning 30 minutes after I wake up and this routine really helps me to wake up and warm up before running. Thanks a lot

[ManuelGonzalez-mmxm]

Did this before a fittness test and i knocked my 3 mile run time by a whole minute and 10 seconds

[baragamer]

Hey sir!!
I m 16 years old from India...
Nd i have currently started running with ur exercises and i m getting positive results... Thanks sir..❤️

[Themarauder]

7 stretches if you include your smile. Staying positive is key!

[bethlloyd]

Did this warm up before my 5k and honestly it was the most comfortable and energetic I have felt doing a run. My legs felt great and there was barely any discomfort in them, even when running up hills!

[bcourtney]

I did these stretches yesterday before a 10k run and I knocked 5 mins off my PB! Also managed to not stop the whole way. Thank you Brian!! ☺️

[Criticalbench]

HEY RUNNERS!! Thanks for checking out this video. I hope you found it helpful. If you have a question or comment about running, POST it now and I'll answer it for you. And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel. Have an awesome day and TUNE in tomorrow for another awesome Critical Bench video. -Coach Brian

[ognfamous]

Highly recommend you warmup before any workouts and especially running. I thought I would never need to warmup until I ran and my knee swole up. Knee circles look silly but they prime your ankles for running.💯 As you age past 25 your body becomes less elastic and the need to take care of your body becomes more important. Your health is your wealth. 🙏🏾

[dylanshaban]

My 4 mile run went from 33:33 to 32:24, also felt a lot easier, thanks

[BraydenB]

Thank you so much I just ran 18 miles per hour on a straight away and I’m 11 and I use a really high tech mph measuring clip, thank you and I’m sure I’ll be back for another race🦵🦵🦵

[salmarnir]

You literally just helped me discover the location of a pain that’s been bothering me for months now. I seriously can’t thank you enough, I know exactly what to focus on while stretching now that’s to this video

[animus]

I've been running for 45 years...i am 63 now...your video is excellent....

[mathew-auxiliuminteriordes]

Thank God that I saw this EXCELLENT 3 minutes warm up exercises before jogging / walking.
THE PERFECT COMBINATION THAT EVEN OLD PEOPLE CAN DO BEFORE WALKING. God bless you & the internet too.