When to progress if you haven't achieved the full ROM

Hello,

In the Tuck up exercise and coupled mobility, I cannot fully

-tuck the legs to my chest

-touch the floor with my hand in the mobility exercise

Should I keep practicing these till I get the full ROM, before going to more reps, or the next exercise?

Thanks

R

Hi Riccardo,

Yes, continue to practice these until ROM is adequate. It pays off to spend the time perfecting each pair of movements before moving on. Stay patient. You can always post a form check to get specific tips! 

Does it mean I need to stay on this pair before progressing to the next variation, but I can keep advancing with sets and reps WITHIN the pair, or it means I have to stay at a fixed reps/sets till I get the full ROM down?

Thank you!

Hi Riccardo,

Once the form is correct but you need to increase ROM it is fine to increase steps and reps - in fact that is what the "lack mobility" smiley does. Just do not move to the next PE until you match the ROM in the video or a coach has told you your ROM is sufficient.

Thanks man, you have been very clear.

Nice to see fellow Italians

Have a nice day

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