{"id":1029,"date":"2024-08-16T14:55:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2024-08-16T14:55:23","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T13:55:23","slug":"best-stretches-for-weight-lifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/workouts\/best-stretches-for-weight-lifting\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the best stretches for weight lifting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It might be difficult to get too excited about mobility work \u2013 whether you’re focusing on hip stretches, shoulder stretches or anything in between \u2013 but spending time on the best stretches for weight lifting can help unlock improved performance and results across the board. Just as spending time with the best foam rollers for workout recovery<\/a> can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staying strong and supple means you can maintain a good range of motion for all upper- and lower-body exercises. That range of motion is key, as it allows you to execute every lift with proper form. That means no half reps or forced momentum, and less chance of injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is greater muscle activation and the strength and size gains that come with it. When you look at it like that, what’s not to like about stretching?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we’ve rounded up the best stretches for weightlifting. Try the routine as a standalone session \u2013 ideal for your end-of-week easy or rest day. It should ideally be done in the order shown below. By doing so, you will first open the hips with the three static postures (1 to 3) and then proceed to more dynamic movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best stretches for weight lifting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Pigeon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Caveman<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Sofa stretch<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Foot to face<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Supine twist<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Scorpion<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Elbow to knee<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. High plank to mountain climber to twist<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Single-leg toe touches<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. High kicks<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1.<\/strong> Pigeon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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    \"Man<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

    Areas worked:<\/strong> Hips, glutes, erector spinae
    Reps:<\/strong> 2-5 mins per leg
    Rest:<\/strong> Take as long as you like<\/p>\n\n\n\n