Program Introduction:
Welcome to Part 3 of the Flexibility Series. This routine can be done as part of a warm-up for a leg workout. In fact you can pair it with the Bodyweight Lower Body Body Weight Blast if you want a great workout with no equipment! The main purpose of this exercise is to improve your hip flexibility. Many people suffer from tight hips due to sitting during the day and as a consequence develop movement compensations which can lead to low back pain and also injuries. Another important reason to make sure to open the hips is so that you can recruit your glute muscles during exercises such as squats. Tight Hip Flexors prevent the glutes from firing properly and so you don’t get the most from the movement.
Remember flexibility is just as important to your program as your other activities. These routines should take no longer than 10-15 minutes. Perform two sets of the circuit so the second time through you can go through the entire range of motion.
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Warm Up: Before you begin this workout you’re going to definitely want to do about 5-10 mins of easy cardio to get the blood flowing and your body ready to train. You can also follow with foam rolling any areas of your body that are tight or sore. Once you do this, you’re ready to begin.
| Exercise Name | Reps | Sets | Weight and Notes | Tempo | Rest |
| Circuit Style | |||||
| Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch |
S1 – 60s – 90s S2 – 60s – 90s |
2 | N/A |
Hold for Specified Time |
None |
| Goblet Squat |
S1 – 15r S2 – 15r |
2 | N/A |
2/0/2 |
None |
| Spiderwomans |
S1 – 20r S2 – 20r |
2 | 10 reps on each side for 20 total |
2/0/2 |
None |
| Prone Hip Circles |
S1 – 20r S2 – 20r |
2 | 20r on each side |
2/0/2 |
None |
| Side Lying Groin Stretch |
S1 – Hold for 60s – 90s S2 – Hold for 60s – 90s |
2 | N/A |
Hold for Specified Time |
None |
| Groiners |
S1 – 20r S2 – 20r |
2 | N/A |
2/0/2 |
None |
| Split Squats |
S1 – 15r S2 – 20r |
2 |
N/A |
2/0/2 |
None |
| Bulgarian Squats |
S1 – 10r S2 – 15r |
2 |
N/A |
2/0/2 |
1-2 mins |
TERMS AND REFERENCE
We suggest you refer to Bodybuilding.com’s amazing exercise database for full video tutorials. That can be found here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/
** AMRAP – As many reps as possible
** Super Set – perform one set of each of the exercises back to back with no rest in between, you may rest as notated below after the second exercise
** Giant Set – perform one set of each of the exercises back to back with no rest in between, this is basically like a circuit; rest only after the final exercise as notated.
** Straight Set – perform the first set, rest, then perform the next set, rest, and repeat until you reach the final set. This is not performed as the circuit type of work above.
** BB = Barbell, DB = Dumbbell, KB = Kettlebell, RB = Resistance Band, SB = Stability Ball, SA = Single Arm, SL = Single Leg, BO = Bent Over
** Tempo = Eccentric (Returning to start)/Hold at the bottom of the motion/Concentric (Starting the motion)/Hold at the top of the motion. Example: Squat 2/0/2/0 2 to lower into the squat, no hold at the bottom, 2 to stand up, no hold at the top.