We all spend so much time working on things other than felxibility. 

While many of you do not need any more flexibility than you already have, many of us (me for sure) need a healthy dose of increased flexibilty to perform movements necessary for optimal performance.

The big trouble areas are typically the hamstrings and the gastrocs.  If you are having trouble squatting properly without having your heels raise up off the ground, you likely have some problems in your hamstrings and your calves.  Not sure if this is you?  Ask one of the Athlon Elite Team to take a look at your squat for you and give you a quick critique!

In the upper extrmities, the flexibility deficits are usually seen with getting the elbows high enough during the front squat or on your cleans.  Again, if you are working these lifts, have one of our Team take a quick peek at your form.

Personally, I have huge hamstring flexibility deficits.  I am working to improve my hamstring flexibility currently through 2 X daily stretchign for 60-90 seconds each leg.  Nothing fancy, just lay down and use a towel to stretch the hamstrings, one at a time.

Guarantee you will have results if you approach stretching right:

Use it or lose it…

60-90 seconds for muscles being stretched…

Stretch at the end of your workout….

If you sit all day at work, for sure stretch your hip flexors…..

Stretch so that you can comfortably get into the PROPER movement positions…

A little pain for maximal gain…..

Hold don’t bounce….

For more up to date information on stretching, ask Ryan about the Dara Torres routine he has received from her coaches!

A Spartan can not only see their feet but can touch them as well!