Other strength modalities (e.g., Clubs), mixed strength modalities (e.g., combined kettlebell and barbell), other goals (flexibility)
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HI there
I have decided it is time to fix my hip flexibility.
I have a basic level of movement in them and my aim is to get to full side splits.
I have space in my schedule right now to do some stretching everyday.
What would you suggest as a reasonable routine.
I was thinking of the cossak stretche's and variations to warm up and then wall stretch... sitting with feet against a wall and slowly move my body close to the wall as my legs are able to open wider.
Maybe holding the wall stretch for about 20 min
I realise that this is a little basic. But what do you think?
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The Cossack and variations are good; how much they help you with your splits depends on the details of how you perform them.
I have written the first of what I hope to be series of blogs for Flexible Steel, each one of which will focus on a different aspect of training splits. Jon tells me the first one will appear in about two weeks - I will post on this forum when it does, and I encourage you to read the series as each installment appears.
I highly recommend Jon's book, "Flexible Steel" - it contains routines you could use to help yourself. I also highly recommend you attend the Flexible Steel 1-day workshop.
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HI there
I have decided it is time to fix my hip flexibility.
I have a basic level of movement in them and my aim is to get to full side splits.
I have space in my schedule right now to do some stretching everyday.
What would you suggest as a reasonable routine.
I was thinking of the cossak stretche's and variations to warm up and then wall stretch... sitting with feet against a wall and slowly move my body close to the wall as my legs are able to open wider.
Maybe holding the wall stretch for about 20 min
I realise that this is a little basic. But what do you think?
Perhaps holding a Cossack and using the elbow to really drive the bent knee out.
I personally hang out in the wall stretch while reading.
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HI there
I have decided it is time to fix my hip flexibility.
I have a basic level of movement in them and my aim is to get to full side splits.
I have space in my schedule right now to do some stretching everyday.
What would you suggest as a reasonable routine.
I was thinking of the cossak stretche's and variations to warm up and then wall stretch... sitting with feet against a wall and slowly move my body close to the wall as my legs are able to open wider.
Maybe holding the wall stretch for about 20 min
I realise that this is a little basic. But what do you think?
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Relax into Stretch
I recently have been doing Flexible Steel three days a week or so, and I find it a very good program. It doesn't hurt that Mr. Engum has excellent bonafides as a TKD grandmaster, and those guys KNOW flexibility.
I can also recommend Original Steength. The resets will def improve your mobility in all body parts and will make you fell good.
Check out the book and their youtube channel!
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