Your body called! It told me to tell you how awesome you are. Staying consistent with your Movement Vault routines takes effort and you are doing a great job putting in that effort. Smart effort gets rewarded and whether you are just starting your journey with us or are a savvy MV vet, you know how much better your body feels and moves when you are staying consistent with your MV routines. Keep it up!
Equipment needed: 1. Stretch strap, or belt, or towel if you struggle to get into the position shown in the video thumbnail (optional) 2. Padded Mat (optional). We’ve got a good mix of stretches and movements in today’s routine! Today we are working on the flexibility, mobility, and stability of hips, shoulders, and ankles.
We are starting out with an end-range stretch isometric technique for your hip flexors and shoulders. It can be difficult to reach back and grab your leg in this position. If this is difficult for you, wrap a stretch strap, belt, or towel around your back leg, reach back and pull up. If you are struggling to hold your balance, try to perform this movement while lying on your stomach. Simply reach back and grab the front of your lower leg or wrap the stretch strap around the front of your lower leg. Next we are working on an end-range stretch isometric technique to increase your shoulder abduction, which is bring your arm out to the side up over your head. We are stretching out your lats and posterior rotator cuff muscles with this one. We are finishing up with an ankle end-range stretch isometric technique to stretch out the back of your calves, specifically your gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Remember, keep your heel on the ground and stretch out your ankle as much as possible before starting to activate your ankle muscles.
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