Pre workout stretches

These pre-workout stretches are of the Dynamic (Isometric) variety and can help increase mobility and flexibility for your legs and lower torso. They should be done after some warmup exercises. Do 8-16 of each, I only do 2-4 here for the sake of time.
Dynamic stretches are preferred before a workout, when you are beginning to activate and warmup your muscles.
These dynamic stretches are best for very active workouts and activities like soccer, football, basketball, Lacrosse, and Track and Field activities. They can be beneficial to less active workouts (like yoga) as well

follow up your workouts with some after workout stretches (Isotonic). You can view my After workout stretch routine here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WgktRlBCW0&feature=related

This video was made for a few friends of mine who are looking to get in better shape. I've set up a little something for them. And to help them out with a few exercises they may not know I've made this video along with another few.
Don't need to hear what I'm doing wrong, and definitely don't need to hear how many/much more you can do.

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[witnessforfitness]

Thanks for posting! I am learning more about active stretching to do with clients right now :)

[HazenMire]

Your welcome!

Just as an FYI which I did not post in my description is that I was only doing these stretches 3 times each and it is recommended to to 10 to 12 or to do them for 30 seconds.

[xtdlcx]

Thanks for this video and your 10-12 rep advice! I just started doing daily workouts and this has completely changed my views on stretching and warming up! Now I look forward to it! ^_^