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Whether you’re after some dynamic stretches for tight hips, tense shoulders, or anything in between, you’ve come to the right place. While it’s often an afterthought for many fitness fans, stretching after exercise is vital for maximum gains \u2013 as is using a foam roller for post-workout recovery<\/a>. My belief is that flexibility and recovery are crucial foundational training elements. This post-workout mobility routine is perfect for cooling down after exercising and can easily be incorporated into all training plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Men\u2019s Fitness we pride ourselves on delivering information that serves a singular purpose: to improve some aspect of your health, fitness or wellbeing. For over 16 years, we\u2019ve been publishing authoritative health and fitness content \u2013 written by our expert editors and contributors. Each of our workouts has been created and tested by either a highly experienced editor or expert contributor. This post-workout mobility routine was devised by bodybuilder-turned-CrossFit devotee Obi Vincent<\/a>. Obi is the latest athlete to join the team at mobility and recovery app pliability<\/a>, which uses a combination of yin yoga, specific movement flows and stretching to reduce the risk of injury and tightness and optimise the body for performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Poses in this post-workout mobility routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Sumo squat<\/a> (1 minute)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Dragon pose<\/a> (20-30 seconds, repeat 2-3 times each side)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Saddle pose<\/a> (1-2 minutes)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Child’s pose<\/a> (30 seconds – 1 minute)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to do this post-workout mobility routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    1. Sumo squat<\/h4>\n\n\n
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    Hold for 1 min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This pose activates muscle groups throughout your lower body, including your quads, hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes, calves and lower back. Ideal for starting off your post-workout mobility routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to do a sumo squat:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n