STIMULUS
PART 1: FLEXIBILITY (7 Minutes)
1. Couch Stretch (2 Minutes)
- Kneel on one leg with your back foot elevated against the wall.
- Push your hips forward to stretch the hip flexor and quads.
- Hold for 1 minute per leg.
- Use a foam roller, bench, or other object to support your weight if needed.
2. Pancake Stretch (3 Minutes)
- Sit on the floor with your legs straight and spread apart.
- Lean forward, keeping your spine long, and hold for 1 minute.
- Reach to each side for an additional 1 minute per leg.
3. Banded Lat & Chest Stretch (2 Minutes)
- Anchor a light band to the rig.
- Loop your hand through the band and step back to stretch the lats and chest.
- Hold each position for 1 minute per arm.
PART 2: MOBILITY (8 Minutes)
1. Thoracic Spine Rotations (2 Minutes)
- Start on hands and knees with one hand behind your neck.
- Rotate your upper body toward the hand that is up.
- Actively hold the end range for 2-3 seconds, then return to center.
- Perform 6-8 reps per side.
2. 90/90 Hip Transitions (2 Minutes)
- Sit on the floor with one leg in front at 90° and the other behind at 90°.
- Actively rotate your hips to switch sides, using your hands minimally for balance.
- Perform 8-10 slow transitions.
3. Active Frog Stretch (2 Minutes)
- Start on hands and knees with knees wide apart and feet turned out.
- Actively push your hips back and hold for 2-3 seconds, then return forward.
- Perform 8-10 slow reps.
4. Overhead Squat Hold (2 Minutes)
- Hold an empty barbell or dowel overhead.
- Lower as deep into a squat as you can while keeping your arms locked out, chest tall, and the barbell directly overhead.
- Position your hands as close together as you can while maintaining proper form.
- Hold the bottom position for 10-15 seconds, then rise.
- Perform 6-8 reps.