Workout WARM UP Move - UNLOCKS STRENGTH and POWER!

Everyone looks forward to getting their workout started, but sometimes this comes at the expense of skipping the proper warm up. If you want to know how to warmup, then this is the video to watch. Now, it's important to understand that not all warmups are the same. There are the total body warmups that involve raising your core body temperature through things like jump rope, light jogging, and even shadow boxing. Then there are warmups like we are talking about here in this video, the mobility warm ups.

In this particular drill, you'll see how to mobilize your thoracic spine and encourage more spinal extension. From the daily habits we've developed to just plain old poor posture, many of us are finding that our ability to extend through our spine is becoming more and more limited each day. The problem with this is that it has far bigger impact than you might think on your workouts and performance as an athlete.

Limited thoracic mobility (particularly into extension) prevents normal shoulder biomechanics and spinal rotation. Using the foam roller warm up drill I show you in this video, you can loosen this area up before your workout or game and make sure that you optimize the strength and power of your upper body.

Don't have any equipment? No problem. You can use the alternate warm up drill that I show you here to mobilize the thoracic spine and include the all important element of rotation as well.

So whenever someone asks you how to warmup, make sure you ask them what type of warmup they are talking about. Then, be sure to share with them this killer move to help them regain flexibility and strength they may have lost by overlooking this key factor in workout preparation.

[rickjason]

Jeff has come a long way in terms of presentation skills.

[adamh]

As a martial artist, especially in the traditional ones, such as karate, you learn this automatically, "from mind to posture and health"... its a very holistic way of living.

[tedwaz]

Jeff- this was a great and timely video. I am a big guy 6'2' 265lbs that is working to carve out the athlete hidden inside. I am down 10 lbs since I started your program just a week ago. I have found that when I do thoracic extension warm ups I can lift more and in better form. Thanks again - Ted (in Abu Dhabi).

[scotthaase]

This directly relates to pitching and I love it. Going to use it with my pitchers through their stride. A lot will stride out with a "hunch" still and it restricts their mobility when their hips rotate through.

[wheelzofoz]

These would make a good morning warm up. Whether training day or not. Thanks Jeff

[austinwehunt]

I am a disc golfer, and this video was absolutely amazing for my thoracic spine rotation. THANK YOU.

[kevinfader]

Excellent Information! I hope you would consider more along these lines. For instance, if you have tension/trigger points in the pelvic floor and/or lower back (e.g Psoas, Abs, Abductors, QL, IT, etc.) which MANY do - it would be nice to input on not only how to address, but also when and when not to train these areas of tension. Also the upper back, scalenes, pecs, etc as well as your overall opinion of trigger points, etc. And finally, the addressing entire lateral chain throughout the body.

[danason]

first time I saw these videos was just 2 days ago and I'm already doing your exercises. definitely going to try the spine stretches. I'm sure it's going to help my posture out a lot

[Ferbava]

Thanks Jeff. I'm a brazilian physical therapist and your videos are amazing. Always something to learn.

[kathycosme]

Great video, my man works in construction and he's always complaining so I've been trying to help him by watching your videos and sharing that info with him...great stuff not just for athletes

[honeybadgerdontcare]

Thank you Jeff. Another great way to achieve functional strength

[bramhabull]

Great video! Definitely giving this a try as I've had shoulder problems through bad posture because of my previous job. Thanks

[marcusrobinson]

Lovely video helped me. the spine area is a region where i usually crick alot. the sound which we get when we force down a nuckle. my neck is also one of those areas where i experience frequent cramps. havent quiet figured out the cause. hoping this will help on the long run.

[alexsutcliffe]

A really great exercise for golf. Really feel the benefits of the simple tests.

[komalthecoolk]

His intro is actually nice n short compared to many other channels that are upto 10-15 seconds!

[GeckoWiz]

Great video, a compound strech that works multiple muscles at the same time!

[albanyorganics]

Very helpful insights and demonstration of some fundamentals.

[Islamiclifeone]

Please make a video about Ring pull up and straight bar pull up. which exercise is best for our shoulder and joints. Thanks

[inallib]

Hi Jeff, Could you please make a video on how we can cut down the skin fat. Sometimes from the places where we can not directly target e.g. in between the place of chest and latices or some other stubborn places of body.

[access]

ive seen this stretch on "The Matrix"!