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Started by texas_ed, April 26, 2015 · 8 Replies · 405 Views
I know you're not supposed to change the program, but I can't help thinking that the weighted pancake stretch would be a better iM for straddle ups (MN/PE2) instead of Jefferson curls.
My range of motion for the straddle up is poor, I the angle between my torso and legs is pretty big.
Any thoughts swapping weighted pancake stretch for Jefferson curls? Even if the answer is "no."
Thanks,
Ed
I'm not sure about this one, but when I was working in my JC with a 20kg bar and a good ROM, automatically my pancake flexibility skyrocket, so, I'm assuming it has some carryover to the straddle.
I've made a topic about it, but it still has 0 answers.
https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/forum/topic/20314-pike-flexibility-translates-to-pancake/
No, you may not substitute iMs.
It is fine if you would like to add some additional mobility work of your choice after your workout.
Yours in Fitness,
Coach Sommer
Hey texas_ed, the Middle Split Stretch Series is pretty rockin' for your Straddle-ups however!
Thank you Coach! I'll continue as prescribed.
Ed
Coach Sommer said:No, you may not substitute iMs.
It is fine if you would like to add some additional mobility work of your choice after your workout.
Yours in Fitness,
Coach Sommer
Throw a couple non-weighted pancakes into your warmup to make sure your body is ready to achieve its (current) full ROM. Do the JC IM as prescribed between sets. And after your work out, have fun increasing your ROM with weighted pancakes.
To piggy back off this question, what should I do if I don't have the passive flexibility to sit in a pancake?
Currently I'm just sitting up and lifting my legs as high as I can (maybe a few centimetres) while straddling as much as possible (maybe 60°).
Murray, can you start a new thread with your question?
Cole Dano said:Murray, can you start a new thread with your question?
I'll bump my old post that was the same question.