Flexibility Question

Hi Everyone

 

I am enjoying Foundation 1 coupled with Handstand 1 very much - it makes a big difference from just lifting weights  / cross-fit etc.

 

My question is "should I be adding any additional flexibility programme to my schedule?"

 

I have had no issues thus far with any flexibility in the programme (I have only recently started - pride comes before a fall) although i know that I am unable to achieve the splits etc.

 

I know that, at some point, l-sits will appear along with other parts of the manna, handstand (the list goes on) and I would appreciate any pointers held either within the existing forums or any reliable external sources.

 

Many thanks in advance......

Many (probably most) of us do additional flexibility work.  It doesn't take long in the programming to find flexibility is preventing a lot of us from moving forward.  I recommend looking a couple exercises ahead to see if you have any upcoming flexibility restrictions and to start gently working on them now.

 

For example, for MN progressions, MN/PE2 requires a pretty good straddle.  How is your straddle flexibility?  Doing some straddle stretching on your rest day would help.  Remember that the iMs form a progression too, so don't try Jefferson Curls before your windmills are solid.

 

Those of us who sit all day tend to need extra attention on our hip flexors too.

Is there a concise flexibility list (with examples) that somebody could point me towards please? 

 

I too sit down all day in my job which seriously impedes both flexibility and, more importantly, shoulder health.....

The courses cover basic flexibility.  This is why I recommend just looking ahead a couple exercises.

 

FL: Bridge

SPL: Hip mobility

SL: Pancake

MN: Pike

HBP: Shoulders

RC: Lats

H1: Shoulders

 

In general, I would say to work toward these levels of flexibility.  Some (full splits) aren't as important as others, but working toward them will get you what you need.

Pike, Pancake, R/L Front Splits, Side Splits, Bridge, Spinal Twists

Hi tex0413

Many thanks for your suggestions. I am adding them to my weekly regime. Do you have a daily regime for flexibility or are you just following the course?

A couple times a week I have more focused stretching sessions.  I had pancake, splits, and back limber as personal goals for the year, so I put some extra time on them.  My daily warmup quickly runs through a full body limbering before starting any strength work.  It doesn't gain any new ROM, but it loosens up what I've already owned.