Stretches and Warm Ups You Can Do before an Intense Workout

Always remember that if you do not do the right stretching techniques before you enter into a work out that is too intense for your body, you can end up getting sick or you will risk making your muscles extra sore in the morning after you work out. Stretching is very important because it helps your heart reach the right heart rate and keep everything in your body ready and conditioned.

Nobody wants to get tired right away when they work out, because you will not be able to do too much and it will also keep you from lifting weights that are heavier than you are. Some people lift weights that are twice their own body weight, which usually requires extensive stretching and preparation before it can be done efficiently and productively.

 

If you want to ensure that you stretch the right way before a work out, here are some stretches that you need to try before working out:

 

  • Hip stretch with twist

Areas hit: Arms, Hamstrings, butt, Abs

 

  • Position yourself in a lunge position with your left leg firmly planted on the floor and your right hand on the inside of your left knee.
  • Twist your torso to the left and raise your left arm straight over your head.
  • Hold for 2 – 3 seconds.
  • Release and repeat on the other side.

 

  • Front kick with hand reach

Areas hit: Full body.

 

  • Stand with feet shoulder to width apart with arms on your sides.
  • Kick your left leg up
  • Try to touch your left toe.
  • Release back to the ground.
  • Repeat on the other side.
  • Alternate back and forth until you have reached 6- 8 reps per side.

 

  • Reverse lunge with reach

Areas hit: Full Body.

 

  • Stand with your feet shoulder and with apart.
  • Hands on your sides.
  • Step back with your left leg until you are in a lunging position.
  • Reach your hands up as high as you can over your head.
  • Bring your hands down.
  • Step your left leg forward beside your right leg.
  • Repeat on each side.
  • Alternate until you reach 4-6 reps.

 

  • Push up “T”

Areas hit: Abs, and arms

 

  • Get into a push up position.
  • Hands and shoulder width apart.
  • The body must be in a straight line.
  • Lower down towards the ground and press back up to a plank position.
  • Twist your body open up to the left side and lift your left arm straight above your head.
  • Come back to the plank position.
  • Do a push up.
  • Repeat on the right side.

 

  • Torso rotation with lunge.

Areas hit: Full Body.

 

  • Step into lunging position with your most prominent leg.
  • Bring your hands together in front of you.
  • While in the lunge position, twist torso as far as you can to the left.
  • Hold for at least 2-3 seconds.
  • Repeat on the other side.

 

Do these exercises regularly so that you feel better and energized when you start to go on an intense workout.

 

 

 

 

Source: greatist.com

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