Now that you’ve been skwaating, benching, and deadlifting for months, years, or decades, you need to implement a solid warm-up program [into your training]. This will keep you mobile, properly warmed-up, and healthy for many more years under the bar. Spending 20, 10, or even five minutes before each training session to strengthen and improve your overall health will make a huge impact in your long-term training. Before you say you don’t have enough time—make time! Make it a priority in order to ensure that you’re able to lift for many years to come.
HIP CIRCLE
2x forward walk: 20 Steps
2x backward walk: 20 Steps
2x right side shuffle: 10 Steps
2x left side shuffle: 10 Steps
20 air skwaats
PULL or PUSH A SLED
3x 40-yard push/pull
BAND WORK
3x 30 face pulls
BOX JUMPS
20 box jumps to a 12-24” box
This short warm-up will not only give your muscles, joints, and tendons time to properly adjust to the rigorous training you’re about to put them through, but it will also give you an opportunity to get your mind focused on the tasks ahead. Add this pre-training protocol to your training routine, and you’ll reap the rewards for decades to come. More training methods in the next issue from Super Training Gym – “The Strongest Gym in the West!” |
