Thread: Warm Up question?

Guide to a Proper Warmup

CP's thread on Warming Up has helped me a lot, i had no idea where to start making one. Tis a good post i think you should read.

This is my warm-up:

400m run, 25 back ext., 25 sit-up, 25 squat, 25 sit-up & 25 push-up, 400m run.

Originally Posted by alwaysbelieve1

This is my warm-up:

400m run, 25 back ext., 25 sit-up, 25 squat, 25 sit-up & 25 push-up, 400m run.

read the warm-up sticky

What is it about that warmup that makes you want to try it?

I don't see anything grossly wrong with it, though I would try to be more specific to what you need with your warmup. I'm not a big fan of crunches for the warmup either.

Originally Posted by mike456

read the warm-up sticky

I have read it and don't particularly agree with everything since my goals necessitate a warm-up a bit differently due to my style of training.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with my warm-up as it serves the purpose I desire. It activates my core to the extent I want. It increases blood flow through my joints and muscles. It increases my heart rate so that my core is warm due to the increased blood flow. It also takes each of my muscles through a particular range of motion.

It has been working for me and I will continue to perform it until I choose to engage a higher intensity.

I am with CP on the crunches. I am not a big fan of doing anything seated or on my back during the warm-up, the only exception being scorpions or crosses if my back is tight.

I like the high knees, butt kickers, straight leg march, dynamic type of warm-up followed by a couple of warm-up sets before each exercise.

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

I am with CP on the crunches. I am not a big fan of doing anything seated or on my back during the warm-up, the only exception being scorpions or crosses if my back is tight.

I like the high knees, butt kickers, straight leg march, dynamic type of warm-up followed by a couple of warm-up sets before each exercise.

Who said anything about crunches? I perform full decline situps. I also perform high knees as well as some hip flexing stretches to allow for full range while training my routine that shortly follows.

Originally Posted by alwaysbelieve1

Who said anything about crunches? I perform full decline situps. I also perform high knees as well as some hip flexing stretches to allow for full range while training my routine that shortly follows.

My response was to the thread starter, who has crunches in his/her warm-up.

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

My response was to the thread starter, who has crunches in his/her warm-up.

My apologies. I was under the impression you were speaking to me since you did not quote.

Originally Posted by alwaysbelieve1

My apologies. I was under the impression you were speaking to me since you did not quote.

I am too lazy to quote tonight.