Extra stretch/mobility work

Hello,

I am currently doing F1, H1 and now the stretch series (1x per week).

I know that Coach recommends only doing each stretch once per week, and that F1 and H1 already includes some mobility (the iM elements), but should I be doing any extra stretch or mobility work on top of this? Maybe some warm up from the fundamentals course work?

I would like to get more efficient in my pike and pancake so that I will be prepared for pike press to HS and then pancake press to HS, once I start H2 (after completing my H1 course).

Thanks!

Hi Robert,

You are welcome to work Fundamentals into your daily schedule. I recommend using these exercises as a warm-up and cool-down before and after your workouts. Your main focus should be the Stretch, Foundations and Handstand courses, however, going back to the basics is always a great idea.

Hi Robert,

I second Jeffrey's suggestion. You can also pick some of the stretches you struggle with from the Stretch series and do them as a cooldown after your workout. 

Looking forward to see your progress for pike and pancake! Feel free to share  

Hi Robert,

Awesome advise from Jeffrey and Pauline. Warmup and Cooldowns are very important. You can add a little bit of stretching and mobility work during those phases. Good luck with your training.

What I've been doing is daily limbering. I pick 5 stretches from the stretch series that I struggle with and do them about 4 or 5 times a week in the morning or when I'm watching TV/ working on my laptop. I don't try to gain new range of motion I just sit in the position for a min or two. 

2 hours ago, Dorian Brown said:

What I've been doing is daily limbering. I pick 5 stretches from the stretch series that I struggle with and do them about 4 or 5 times a week in the morning or when I'm watching TV/ working on my laptop. I don't try to gain new range of motion I just sit in the position for a min or two. 

Good idea! I will start doing this! Thanks.

What has worked well for me is identifying some restrictions and then consulting with a professional (my PT in my case) for some supplementary exercises.