Hamstring Floss Mob Grab a band and rap it around your foot. Start by bending your knee and tightening the band (pulling it close to your chest.) Start extending the leg then back to bent position. Continue this stretch, moving the leg from middle, to right then left. As the leg warms up you should […]

Ankle Joint Mob #2 Two mobilizations today. Both will work on freeing up the ankle. You’ll need a lacrosse ball to assist with each mob. We’re at 7 minutes today in the bottom position. Warm up: Warmy+ 3×3 Sumo deadlifts + Sumo high pulls + 15 jumping jacks Xfit WOD: Part 1, AMRAP 3 minutes […]

Pigeon Mobilization The set up – use something that’s counter height and get in pigeon position. Spend 5 minutes on each leg, using isometric holds to increase better range. Then spend 5 minutes in bottom position, but widen feet (a little outside of the shoulders) and use elbows to push knees out. Play around, coming […]

Ankle Mobility – Place a band around the ankle, below the ankle bone and place the foot on top of a bench, chair or plate (something to raise the foot off the floor.) Lean forward as far as you can (without the heel coming up off the floor) and hold the stretch for 5-10 seconds. […]

Couch Stretch – spend 3 minutes or so on each leg. Make sure to squeeze the glute while simultaneously pressing the knee into the ground. Use a crutch to help your position. Make sure to perform a couple isometric holds before switching legs. After mobilizing, spend 3 minutes in the bottom position of your squat.