@@Strengthside So looking forward to upper body! I have a really good Lower body flexibility and can do the splits, but the my shoulder joints need a lot of work!
I'm 60. Was a dance student for many years and I have to tell you stretching out daily with some light weight bearing exercises and walking several times a week is a good sustainable way to feel fit and prevent injuries when you're older. I still do my ballet stretches, and having flexibility is one of the best things to maintain as you age.
i've been struggling with depression these past few months and lost a lot of strength in my legs from not getting out of bed. i've been going on walks to slowly fix it now that i'm better, but these stretches have fixed the pain like nothing else. thank you!
Sadat fitness... I totally agree 100%! I use to work out and was never very flexible. I stretch everyday but not sure I’m doing the right stretch routine for my body. I look very young, but am approaching 40 and starting to feel tightness in my hips, and inner thighs. Very uncomfortable. I also sit all day for work. I feel like I’m starting over every morning as my lower body is always sore and tight. So happy I came across this channel.
Omg after years I’m finally able to fold with straight knees. I felt this huge release on my hamstrings. I thought i was doing this stretch right before but now i see the difference
@@mariaellers8026 That's wonderful! Most people do not realize that if we arent in good shape as we age we become a burden to ourselves and family members. Yay for your dad! And you!
I’m 26 and I’ve completely shot my mobility with an old office job I had. Thankfully I’ve moved away from that but now I’m really wanting to unlock complete mobility for my entire body. I can’t believe I’ve slept on this idea for so long. My opinion it’s gotta be one of the most important things you can do for your body for true longevity, and everybody can be proactive about it if they choose!
To everyone who is struggling to do these, trust me people that by doing these flexibility stretches' on daily basis you will see growth easily in a month. Your muscles day by day will start getting relaxed & flexible. So don't give up on day 1 if you weren't able to do it. I know overweight guys who could pull off hamstring flexible postures like a cake walk.
I doubt that I will ever reach that level of flexibility. However, I stand in awe when I realise what 8 months of doing your routines have done to my body. Josh, we would obviously always continue watching your videos. There will always be a reason to watch them. You are such a motivator. Big up for the great content.
I do a lot of cycling and my knees hurt like hell when I squat. With these stretches the pain immediately goes away and I regain instantly my mobility. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I'm 53 years old i started to get back on shape for 3 months now, I watched alot of videos on you tube for wokouts references then i came.across to one of your video stretching and i tried it,and i love it,sinced then i always follow your methods,it's giving me strength and flexibility,thank you very much
Im5ft 10inch tall and for work, I have a bloody small company car to drive! I have had issues getting in and out and it has affected the back of my knees, to the point that it hurts. I always feel stiff, but this exercise is something else, and I have to say that whilst doing this I have felt a huge difference, usually you would have to go to your Dr to get advice and then they refer you over to a Physio which takes forever, so be grateful for the free advice which literally works
I have been doing the child's pose for a while, but this is next level. Tried this stretch just now. Had to move my knee further from the wall just to be able to bring the other leg up into a right angle. If my quads could talk they would have used a lot of four letter words.
I just found out I have an entrapped nerve in my thigh. I have done this routine 3 times and difference is truly dramatic! thank you, I am now a big fan!
@@Elleleighbrooks I would check out kneesovertoes guy and try to do his exercises. It is hard with foot drop but It's worth a go of getting the brain working with the body to learn how to lift the toes.
I am in my 50s and I suffer from chronic back pain. I exercise everyday to reduce the pain and I just started this. It helped me be pain free for longer! Can’t wait to see what it will be like a month from now. Love your video!!!
I’m 51 and that first stretch is amazing! I’ve been touching my toes my whole life and could never find a great stretch that I liked for the front of my legs, till now. Thank you! I’m adding this to my daily routine.
I can’t thank you enough Josh!!! I notice that once I deviate from your stretching routines, my running injuries slowly starts to appear and my body goes on the weak side. In short, I must do your videos on the daily to prevent injuries and stay on the STRENGTH SIDE. 🙏🏽✌🏽
One of the best videos you could find for stuff like this a lot of people don’t explain in detail they just show the movement. And what it works on. And show an easy version but do t go into really how to do it properly
I fell off the consistency bandwagon months ago, and just tried this one again after having a tight body all over. My legs are tingling and I remember this amazing feeling I used to get months ago when I was doing these exercises. Thanks so much mate, you're a blessing!
I just started my fitness journey , its been about 3 months now and I am just now realizing how important flexibility is. This video made me feel AMAZING. I feel so much more ready for my morning movement after this stretch. WOW. Thankyou!!!
Flexibility in my legs is shocking, I’m 33 and just started a proper exercise sorted my diet and quit smoking after many years. But my legs are sooo tight especially my quads, the first stretch here felt amazing to get a proper stretch, I’ll keep at this and hopefully get that flexibility Thanks 🙏
Wow I loved this. I'm not flexible and haven't been stretching consistently lately so when I was doing this it felt so good that I started to tear up. I really needed this. Thank you❤️❤️
Hey man, please drop the company or link to where you got those pants, they look like the perfect pair, all my long pants are either to thick like joggers or they tear due to no flexibility🙄😂appreciate it man👏🏻✨
My first time doing this video and I am shocked I was able to do these stretches with ease and comfort. I thought I haven’t been making any progress with my flexibility and have been very frustrated with myself for weeks. This video made me realize that my months of stretching and all my efforts have paid off. I should be easier on myself and be grateful at how far I’ve come. Context: I do yoga and Pilates 3-4 times a week, as well as some dancing. I am currently trying to be as flexible as I used to be and get my front and side splits again. It has been a few months and still not where I used to be, but I will keep trying!
The little sequence with the knee on the wall got immediately my favorite stretch for those muscles! I have it in my daily routine now and I had never before a stretch that targets so effective and that I like doing that much at the same time. Thank you!
Quad/Hip Flexor Stretch (1-2 mins) 1:23 Hip Flexor - squeeze the glutes and push your pelvis to the ground and back 3:00 Quad - don’t arch back. Eventually you will get head and shoulders touching wall. Hamstring Pike Stretch 7:03 Folded Variation, Arched Back Variation 9:33 Slant board variation
I cannot, wait, to try these tomorrow. As I watched you do the first stretch, I could hear myself thinking, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh..in my head. If I can do that, if I can make it up, against the wall, like that, I am made, I'm just gonna call it a day on life, I have won😊
@@iscap5065 I was using blankets and my yoga mat and it was still too painful! I started doing yin yoga instead, but I may return to these stretches at a later date
I'm 19 years old. In the past I had been working out on and off, on and off. I never stuck to a routine. And just worked out just to workout. In the last month I developed the habit of working out properly. Not just lifting weights but working out with good form (starting with bodyweight). I used to avoid Caroline Girvan's channel because it was challenging and I used to avoid challenging stretches because i just wanted a quick cool down. Now, I use her channel to workout and yours to stretch/cool down. 😂 This was amazing, thx 😊
I was recommended your video when I was looking for calisthenics for beginners. Trust me I don't regret it. Within a minute, I subscribed to your channel & followed this very exercise of yours today. You took me closer to understanding how much flexible my legs are. 😂 I'm gonna do this exercise from now on.
Love all your workouts. Stretching is very important to keep your body lubricated. I’m 68 years old and I have been stretching, 20 minutes, for about 10 years before every workout and it’s amazing. As one gets older, yes you need to keep moving and never give up exercise. Thank you for sharing this information.
I’ve always been so inflexible, even as a child. For instance, I’ve never been able to touch my toes, I can only go just below my knees haha. I’m going to start this from this week, 2 times a week and see if it improves my flexibility. Will be back in a few months with an update. Thank you xx
Can’t wait to read your update. I will do the same thing and start today. I am exactly like you. Plus I’m now 46 and doing Taekwon-Do. I am not enjoying not being able to do most kicks because of my horrible flexibility. I have a feeling that my life is about to change.
I am a fairly active individual and occasionally do stretching workouts as well ... But never have I ever felt such a deep stretch in my quads. Absolutely loved it
I think stretching is massively undervalued in the US. I only ever stretched for injury prevention, no one ever talked about the healthy benefits of stretching consistently
this may sound stupid, but when you said that you should focus on your breathing to remember your body that you're safe, it all made sense to me! i never really cared for it since i didn't understand why we should do it, but it makes such a big difference! thanks for the most intense stretching i ever did and for being such a great teacher :)
Dude, this was awesome!! I honestly thought my hamstrings were the problem (for years allready...) , but after watching this, I realized that its my calves... Thanks man!!! I'll do this couple of times per week now and see where I can get...
This is genuinely helpful! In just two routines in a week I've made incredible progress, my hips feel freer, my spine is incredibly flexible and all the tenseness has (almost) gone! Can't wait to keep doing these stretches and see how far my body can go. Thank you!
Man, at 22 and being an athlete my whole life I did not imagine I would have this much difficulty doing these stretches but here I am hahaha. Thanks for the video, keep it up :)
Hey Josh, thnx for the content. I know Wil Brown from a workshop in Cologne, GER. It was gamechanging for me and he taught me how to do the somersault. Amazing guy. All the best from Germany, mate!
I want to thank you. I've always considered myself fit, but still new something was wrong or could be better. I've had amazing results with your system, my functional and athletic mobility improvement has been incredible. I downloaded your book today from Amazon. Appreciate you.
Man, this was amazing, thank you. I'm bringing this into my regular practice before working out. Seriously, I can feel this being a game changer for comfort in my body.
Thank you! I'm just now starting legs 3 times a week. 2 days for stretching and 1 day of strength training. Going for full body control and strength but gotta start with my legs since I always dreaded leg days😂 Thanks again for the helpful video! I also subscribed so I can go back to your videos and figure some other issues if I have some later on :) Good luck to all of you who are working on this! We can do it! Be patient and be consistent
Thank you so much. I'm a dancer so I'm pretty flexible but my hamstrings and quads don't match the rest. I've been searching for mobility routines so I tried this one. I took a break in between the first two sets to compare and it was crazy how much looser the right side of my lower body was already. Love it.
Bro this is the best hip flexor stretch I've ever used hands down. Been dealing with back pain bc I couldn't get those muscles to loosen up and this s*** worked like magic.
These will be helpful in getting back my flexibility. I have always been fairly bendy, but have lost a lot with age, and watching your videos makes me long for what I have lost. 😊
Thanks for this! 38 year old cancer (sarcoma) survivor here. Had my left hamstring removed, thankfully still have my leg. But I'm so tight. I'll be doing this daily❤
I am 54yrs old and losing all of my mobility. I look young yet feel old. I'm going to try this out and if it works you'll be hearing from me....fingers crossed.
Can you do a video on a exercises for disabled/or immune disease, like easy low intensity variations -I have ddd in the lower lumber spine &a bad pinched nerve :( I’m starting PT but for now I’d like explore options !! Thank you!!
Not to sidestep this guy but you could check out a guy named Hampton his channel is called Hybrid Calisthenics, he often speaks on how he knows of routines that would help benefit people with various conditions/ailments/disabilities/diseases...not doubting this guy he seems reliably knowledgeable
I had a irritated nerve for nearly a year. Mobility yoga Pilates breathwork and nerve flossing helped a lot honestly movement was medicine. Recommend gradually getting into everything taking everything one step at a time.
Thank you!! I am pretty flexible, but your stretches were new to me and what my body needed. I'm excited to continue and see how quickly my body responds and improves. If I get this benefit in 10 minutes.....imagine what the program may do? I appreciate the offer for the free daily flow. It will allow me time to get used to exercising again and taste the results of the program you have to offer. But, I already know it is going to be great and I will be signing up. Sharing this with my friends!
I don't comment often, but in my years of following many channels for help with my physio/posture/injury issues, this channel (also kneesovertoesguy and TappBrothers) has really approached everything with the correct goals in mind. I would also stick out my ribs trying to get 'good' posture, and it is great that you mention how to avoid it. My leg mobility and flexibility is terrible; thank you very much for this!
I just want to thank you from the very bottom pf my heart for the relief i feel every time i execute this Routine especially when i feel tense hips (TIGHTNESS) due to hard work on tennis training session which my body was not used to!!! TY!!
You have the best explanations! “As you signal to your body that you’re safe, you’ll get more comfortable here and your body will allow you to get more and more range.” EXACTLY- also lift your head to get more spinal arch extension…and so on…Had I not already- these words alone would have made me hit SUBSCRIBE 👍
I was doing yoga for 1 month and noticed that the leg stretch (my first time doing it) was pretty easy. Now I stopped doing yoga and noticed how much it affects the body. It's harder to stretch. That gave me the motivation to do yoga again.
I never comment, but this is the single best video on UA-cam regarding leg stretches. My harmstrings aren't too bad, but most (yoga) stretches only seem to bend my leg cause i don't have enough flexibility
Goodness I cannot thank you enough, my legs are so sore and this helped SO MUCH. You are incredible at what you do and it is so extremely generous of you to share your knowledge with us!
I began my fitness (for beauty, muscle tone, weight loss and strength and flexibility) journey again about 21 days ago, I've made tiny gains in strength and flexibility so far and having a lot of fun with it. I'm super super tight in my legs and want better flexibility overall so I'm going to add this into my routine at least 1-2 times every week now. Will update back in like a few weeks on how it's going. Currently I can only do the super easy mode of all these stretches
So it’s been about 35 - 40 days (I’m on holiday right now so I don’t have my planner to tell me how much) of me stretching and stuff, my body has changed I get sooo many more compliments and attention and easy money tips $$$ at work, everyone has noticed and tell me I look better. Being more flexible allows me to get deeper into my workouts, has allowed me to learn how to use my body etc I’m not impressively flexible in the legs and back as I want but I’m only about 35-40 days into my fitness journey
I suffer from chronic muscle tension, lately my legs are the victim because I've been making them work harder. One round and my legs feel totally different! Thanks so much!
Just found you ...just started yesterday and today I walked three miles and it was not painful and could do a few stairs WOW will be continuing ....thank you mio
I am currently working on my middle split, trying to stretch my legs in different ways and your video popped up out of nowhere so I decided to give it a try. The stretches were amazing and felt great. When you said whether or not the shoulders touch the wall depends on the level of flexibility, I didn't expect my myself to do it but I did! That was a happy surprise so I decided to binge-practice all your routines. Thanks a lot for sharing it.
OMG that first stretch. I had trouble even getting into position, let alone starting to floss. But that hamstring stretch, I have never been able to bend that far before. Really helpful.
Just what I was looking for. Please do this this shoulders and upper body too!
YESSS!
Just give us one on every part josh! haha Please and thank you
Thanks will be doing upper body soon :)
Yesss
@@Strengthside Amazing and thank you!
@@Strengthside So looking forward to upper body! I have a really good Lower body flexibility and can do the splits, but the my shoulder joints need a lot of work!
I'm 60. Was a dance student for many years and I have to tell you stretching out daily with some light weight bearing exercises and walking several times a week is a good sustainable way to feel fit and prevent injuries when you're older. I still do my ballet stretches, and having flexibility is one of the best things to maintain as you age.
I am just over 30 and dont follow any sport, if I practice everyday like this video, is it good?
Aaaaand you're beautiful ☺️
I do primal flow movements spins flips and twists get at me with your ballet
Im only 37 I have tons of movement problems like tying my shoes hurts lol
Well, then I guess I’m doomed.
i've been struggling with depression these past few months and lost a lot of strength in my legs from not getting out of bed. i've been going on walks to slowly fix it now that i'm better, but these stretches have fixed the pain like nothing else. thank you!
Struggling with the same , causing a great decrease in flexibility , causing more depression. 🙄
Good sh!t. Keep at it MadelineShrimp! You got this. F@@# depression!! Were counting on You!
A lot of people workout but they are not flexible. You have to find that balance , your older self will thank you 💯
At 59 i admit to your truth.
thats the truth bro!
Sadat fitness... I totally agree 100%! I use to work out and was never very flexible. I stretch everyday but not sure I’m doing the right stretch routine for my body. I look very young, but am approaching 40 and starting to feel tightness in my hips, and inner thighs. Very uncomfortable. I also sit all day for work. I feel like I’m starting over every morning as my lower body is always sore and tight. So happy I came across this channel.
And that's facts🤞🏿
True, your older self will thank you especially after you cross 50 years old.
Omg after years I’m finally able to fold with straight knees. I felt this huge release on my hamstrings. I thought i was doing this stretch right before but now i see the difference
After instructing senior citizens for years I've found that being flexible and maintaining balance will keep you moving well into old age.
Gaybrielle my Dad is 97 and he has been doing Yoga everyday for 30 years he finally got a Yoga mat for his 97th Birthday
@@mariaellers8026 That's wonderful! Most people do not realize that if we arent in good shape as we age we become a burden to ourselves and family members. Yay for your dad! And you!
Indeed
Gabrielle do you know me
I’m 26 and I’ve completely shot my mobility with an old office job I had. Thankfully I’ve moved away from that but now I’m really wanting to unlock complete mobility for my entire body. I can’t believe I’ve slept on this idea for so long. My opinion it’s gotta be one of the most important things you can do for your body for true longevity, and everybody can be proactive about it if they choose!
To everyone who is struggling to do these, trust me people that by doing these flexibility stretches' on daily basis you will see growth easily in a month. Your muscles day by day will start getting relaxed & flexible. So don't give up on day 1 if you weren't able to do it.
I know overweight guys who could pull off hamstring flexible postures like a cake walk.
I doubt that I will ever reach that level of flexibility. However, I stand in awe when I realise what 8 months of doing your routines have done to my body. Josh, we would obviously always continue watching your videos. There will always be a reason to watch them. You are such a motivator. Big up for the great content.
Shit, some people aren’t able to reach certain level of flexibility??
@@iLikeThisOnne no shes just doubting herself
@@ahmadbitar3819 i agree, he must have years of experience
I do a lot of cycling and my knees hurt like hell when I squat. With these stretches the pain immediately goes away and I regain instantly my mobility. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Gotta try this then, I've had lots of pain in my right knee due to running. I'm gonna give it a try :)
Just roll around on the ground like you were a kid to start
Swimming is a better sport for older age or when you have old injuries. Talk to your doctor.
Try to get a proper fit for your bike. Sometimes that causes knee issues
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I'm 53 years old i started to get back on shape for 3 months now, I watched alot of videos on you tube for wokouts references then i came.across to one of your video stretching and i tried it,and i love it,sinced then i always follow your methods,it's giving me strength and flexibility,thank you very much
Im5ft 10inch tall and for work, I have a bloody small company car to drive! I have had issues getting in and out and it has affected the back of my knees, to the point that it hurts. I always feel stiff, but this exercise is something else, and I have to say that whilst doing this I have felt a huge difference, usually you would have to go to your Dr to get advice and then they refer you over to a Physio which takes forever, so be grateful for the free advice which literally works
I have been doing the child's pose for a while, but this is next level. Tried this stretch just now. Had to move my knee further from the wall just to be able to bring the other leg up into a right angle. If my quads could talk they would have used a lot of four letter words.
haha keep working at it
“fuck”
I just found out I have an entrapped nerve in my thigh. I have done this routine 3 times and difference is truly dramatic! thank you, I am now a big fan!
I'm dealing with foot drop syndrome. I'm wondering if my peroneal nerve is entrapped? Doctor just went straight to the worst case.
@@Elleleighbrooks I would check out kneesovertoes guy and try to do his exercises. It is hard with foot drop but It's worth a go of getting the brain working with the body to learn how to lift the toes.
@@karenlambert4973 thanks, I'll check it out!
I am in my 50s and I suffer from chronic back pain. I exercise everyday to reduce the pain and I just started this. It helped me be pain free for longer! Can’t wait to see what it will be like a month from now. Love your video!!!
I’m 51 and that first stretch is amazing! I’ve been touching my toes my whole life and could never find a great stretch that I liked for the front of my legs, till now. Thank you! I’m adding this to my daily routine.
I can’t thank you enough Josh!!! I notice that once I deviate from your stretching routines, my running injuries slowly starts to appear and my body goes on the weak side. In short, I must do your videos on the daily to prevent injuries and stay on the STRENGTH SIDE. 🙏🏽✌🏽
At 63 it’s all about keeping the joints lubricated ; thank you Josh
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One of the best videos you could find for stuff like this a lot of people don’t explain in detail they just show the movement. And what it works on. And show an easy version but do t go into really how to do it properly
I fell off the consistency bandwagon months ago, and just tried this one again after having a tight body all over. My legs are tingling and I remember this amazing feeling I used to get months ago when I was doing these exercises. Thanks so much mate, you're a blessing!
Keep it up!
I just started my fitness journey , its been about 3 months now and I am just now realizing how important flexibility is. This video made me feel AMAZING. I feel so much more ready for my morning movement after this stretch. WOW. Thankyou!!!
Respect for u .as u mentioned your coach ..99% doesnt mention scared frm their business shift to the person they mentioned..
Respect
Thanks!
mate,what an ABSOLUTE stretch, Ive been doing this other stretch routine for months and have never felt such a deep stretch before
What's the other one your doing
The best part of my morning is to be following along to Strength Side!
Flexibility in my legs is shocking, I’m 33 and just started a proper exercise sorted my diet and quit smoking after many years.
But my legs are sooo tight especially my quads, the first stretch here felt amazing to get a proper stretch, I’ll keep at this and hopefully get that flexibility
Thanks 🙏
Wow I loved this. I'm not flexible and haven't been stretching consistently lately so when I was doing this it felt so good that I started to tear up. I really needed this. Thank you❤️❤️
after stretching i meditate and oh boy often there are def some tears lmao
Yoga encompasses a wide range of practices, postures, philosophies, and concepts. THANKS
If I could get into that first position, I wouldn’t need the routine!
Yep.
It made me feel like my thighs were being literally ripped in half. Not pretty.
@@Zephyrus47😂
Is this what they mean by masochism?
I’m a runner and it’s a goal to improve my flexibility this year. These stretches were such a relief … 🙏🏼
I lost a ton of flexibility running without proper stretching! I’m glad to hear it’s not just me!
How did it go?? I would love some motivation since your last year's goal is my resolution for 2024!
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can you do a similar video for upper body?
@ no way. JK yes I will :)
@@Strengthside thank you, appreciate it!
Hey man, please drop the company or link to where you got those pants, they look like the perfect pair, all my long pants are either to thick like joggers or they tear due to no flexibility🙄😂appreciate it man👏🏻✨
@@damianwadsworth7603 I would Guess perhaps Prana would have something like this or a rock climbing brand perhaps?
My first time doing this video and I am shocked I was able to do these stretches with ease and comfort. I thought I haven’t been making any progress with my flexibility and have been very frustrated with myself for weeks. This video made me realize that my months of stretching and all my efforts have paid off. I should be easier on myself and be grateful at how far I’ve come.
Context: I do yoga and Pilates 3-4 times a week, as well as some dancing. I am currently trying to be as flexible as I used to be and get my front and side splits again. It has been a few months and still not where I used to be, but I will keep trying!
Yes! Not a overwhelming list of stretches I’ll never remember to do. This is achievable. Thank you
I am so impressed. I have never had such a dramatic improvement from doing a stretch before. I shall be doing this for ever!
After how many times did u see improvement?
The little sequence with the knee on the wall got immediately my favorite stretch for those muscles! I have it in my daily routine now and I had never before a stretch that targets so effective and that I like doing that much at the same time. Thank you!
Quad/Hip Flexor Stretch (1-2 mins)
1:23 Hip Flexor - squeeze the glutes and push your pelvis to the ground and back
3:00 Quad - don’t arch back. Eventually you will get head and shoulders touching wall.
Hamstring Pike Stretch
7:03 Folded Variation, Arched Back Variation
9:33 Slant board variation
It literally says on the video
I cannot, wait, to try these tomorrow. As I watched you do the first stretch, I could hear myself thinking, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh..in my head. If I can do that, if I can make it up, against the wall, like that, I am made, I'm just gonna call it a day on life, I have won😊
I needed this desperately. Long distance runner who neglects stretching here, so thanks a ton!
I could BARELY do the stretches and I already feel a difference! Can't wait to see how much I improve when I incorporate these into my routine!
Update?
Update ??
@@thebatman1033 the stretches were too hard on my knees for me to use them long-term! Sorry 😭
@@fizzymelody You can place pillow under your knee,it will help. It's better than giving up completely.
@@iscap5065 I was using blankets and my yoga mat and it was still too painful! I started doing yin yoga instead, but I may return to these stretches at a later date
I'm 19 years old. In the past I had been working out on and off, on and off. I never stuck to a routine. And just worked out just to workout.
In the last month I developed the habit of working out properly. Not just lifting weights but working out with good form (starting with bodyweight). I used to avoid Caroline Girvan's channel because it was challenging and I used to avoid challenging stretches because i just wanted a quick cool down.
Now, I use her channel to workout and yours to stretch/cool down. 😂
This was amazing, thx 😊
I was recommended your video when I was looking for calisthenics for beginners. Trust me I don't regret it. Within a minute, I subscribed to your channel & followed this very exercise of yours today. You took me closer to understanding how much flexible my legs are. 😂
I'm gonna do this exercise from now on.
Love all your workouts. Stretching is very important to keep your body lubricated. I’m 68 years old and I have been stretching, 20 minutes, for about 10 years before every workout and it’s amazing. As one gets older, yes you need to keep moving and never give up exercise. Thank you for sharing this information.
I’ve always been so inflexible, even as a child. For instance, I’ve never been able to touch my toes, I can only go just below my knees haha. I’m going to start this from this week, 2 times a week and see if it improves my flexibility. Will be back in a few months with an update. Thank you xx
Same with me, inflexible as a child. I can't even sit "Indian style" my legs won't open up.
Can’t wait to read your update.
I will do the same thing and start today.
I am exactly like you. Plus I’m now 46 and doing Taekwon-Do. I am not enjoying not being able to do most kicks because of my horrible flexibility.
I have a feeling that my life is about to change.
How you getting on so far?
I’m the same, but these hurt so bad and I can’t get my other leg planted for the first move 🥴
@@eboninoelle08 start with the other leg on the flat on the floor rather than on the wall! :)
I am a fairly active individual and occasionally do stretching workouts as well ...
But never have I ever felt such a deep stretch in my quads. Absolutely loved it
I think stretching is massively undervalued in the US. I only ever stretched for injury prevention, no one ever talked about the healthy benefits of stretching consistently
this may sound stupid, but when you said that you should focus on your breathing to remember your body that you're safe, it all made sense to me! i never really cared for it since i didn't understand why we should do it, but it makes such a big difference! thanks for the most intense stretching i ever did and for being such a great teacher :)
Dude, this was awesome!! I honestly thought my hamstrings were the problem (for years allready...) , but after watching this, I realized that its my calves... Thanks man!!! I'll do this couple of times per week now and see where I can get...
This is genuinely helpful! In just two routines in a week I've made incredible progress, my hips feel freer, my spine is incredibly flexible and all the tenseness has (almost) gone! Can't wait to keep doing these stretches and see how far my body can go. Thank you!
I can't believe I actually found a routine that works. Thank you.
OMG wow. Where has this been my entire life?! Amazing. Thanks!
This is the only leg stretch that actually helped me with my leg mobility. This will be my new leg day stretch 3x a week 🔥
Man, at 22 and being an athlete my whole life I did not imagine I would have this much difficulty doing these stretches but here I am hahaha. Thanks for the video, keep it up :)
Hey Josh, thnx for the content. I know Wil Brown from a workshop in Cologne, GER. It was gamechanging for me and he taught me how to do the somersault. Amazing guy. All the best from Germany, mate!
Wie lange hat es gedauert bis du den Salto konntest?
@@fatasskrizzz Ein paar Tage...mit hilfe von Freunden.
I want to thank you. I've always considered myself fit, but still new something was wrong or could be better. I've had amazing results with your system, my functional and athletic mobility improvement has been incredible.
I downloaded your book today from Amazon.
Appreciate you.
Man, this was amazing, thank you. I'm bringing this into my regular practice before working out. Seriously, I can feel this being a game changer for comfort in my body.
I did this and I almost killed me! I am going to check in in about 3 months! I’m glad I found you
Thank you! I'm just now starting legs 3 times a week. 2 days for stretching and 1 day of strength training. Going for full body control and strength but gotta start with my legs since I always dreaded leg days😂
Thanks again for the helpful video! I also subscribed so I can go back to your videos and figure some other issues if I have some later on :)
Good luck to all of you who are working on this! We can do it! Be patient and be consistent
Thank you so much. I'm a dancer so I'm pretty flexible but my hamstrings and quads don't match the rest. I've been searching for mobility routines so I tried this one. I took a break in between the first two sets to compare and it was crazy how much looser the right side of my lower body was already. Love it.
Golden. From the inside out. Radiating health and wholeness in every way. 🙏
Bro this is the best hip flexor stretch I've ever used hands down. Been dealing with back pain bc I couldn't get those muscles to loosen up and this s*** worked like magic.
The last stretch was the most intense. Thank you! 🙏
These will be helpful in getting back my flexibility. I have always been fairly bendy, but have lost a lot with age, and watching your videos makes me long for what I have lost. 😊
Thanks for this! 38 year old cancer (sarcoma) survivor here. Had my left hamstring removed, thankfully still have my leg. But I'm so tight. I'll be doing this daily❤
Thank you for the post! Keep up moving, it's the medicine. :-)
Glad you are a survivor sending you prayers and light keep on moving 💓🙏🌻
I am 54yrs old and losing all of my mobility. I look young yet feel old. I'm going to try this out and if it works you'll be hearing from me....fingers crossed.
Ditto! Cant wait to hear how you get on :)
Can't wait to hear!
Same
Yeah same here
Omega fatty acid, hydronic acid, saw palmetto, collagen, turmeric daily will help those joints 😉
You and kneesovertoes guy saved my knees and life . One month of consistency abd my knees and hips are pain free. Thanks a million !
I have never been able to get my heels down in a deep squat. I will try this. Thank you
I appreciate the nice music at a low volume and your speaking speed and tone is perfect. Thank you for your time and sharing.
Found your page and I realize that I’m about as flexible as steel rod, I have BIG goals
I’ve had lower back and hamstring pain for a while due to work and man these stretches have helped relieve so much tension!
Can you do a video on a exercises for disabled/or immune disease, like easy low intensity variations -I have ddd in the lower lumber spine &a bad pinched nerve :( I’m starting PT but for now I’d like explore options !! Thank you!!
Shanalee watch breath and joy video on how i fixed my sciatica. Those streches help with the pinched nerve.
Do yoga Namaskar from isha Upa yoga
Not to sidestep this guy but you could check out a guy named Hampton his channel is called Hybrid Calisthenics, he often speaks on how he knows of routines that would help benefit people with various conditions/ailments/disabilities/diseases...not doubting this guy he seems reliably knowledgeable
I had a irritated nerve for nearly a year. Mobility yoga Pilates breathwork and nerve flossing helped a lot honestly movement was medicine. Recommend gradually getting into everything taking everything one step at a time.
This is what I love the most in UA-cam giving advices
Thank you!! I am pretty flexible, but your stretches were new to me and what my body needed. I'm excited to continue and see how quickly my body responds and improves. If I get this benefit in 10 minutes.....imagine what the program may do? I appreciate the offer for the free daily flow. It will allow me time to get used to exercising again and taste the results of the program you have to offer. But, I already know it is going to be great and I will be signing up. Sharing this with my friends!
I don't comment often, but in my years of following many channels for help with my physio/posture/injury issues, this channel (also kneesovertoesguy and TappBrothers) has really approached everything with the correct goals in mind. I would also stick out my ribs trying to get 'good' posture, and it is great that you mention how to avoid it.
My leg mobility and flexibility is terrible; thank you very much for this!
I LOVED the video. starting the day, warming up the muscles, & stirring the energy flow. Thank you
I just want to thank you from the very bottom pf my heart for the relief i feel every time i execute this Routine especially when i feel tense hips (TIGHTNESS) due to hard work on tennis training session which my body was not used to!!! TY!!
at 7:00 is something I intuitively do as part of my stretching routine, exactly the way you just showed it ! How nice :)
You have the best explanations! “As you signal to your body that you’re safe, you’ll get more comfortable here and your body will allow you to get more and more range.” EXACTLY- also lift your head to get more spinal arch extension…and so on…Had I not already- these words alone would have made me hit SUBSCRIBE 👍
I just stretched vicariously. Thanks, Josh! Great content. “We are asymmetrical beings.” Welcome to my world!
This guy is my hero, he has helped me so much , god bless this you tube channel
My legs are as flexible as a flagpole right now; and I am aiming for a full split! Thank you dear brother, will come back to update 😜
You got this
update?
@@tucrush6652 he got spit bro🥺
@@tucrush6652 tore up so much muscle and ligament, currently lying in hospital bed 😂
I was doing yoga for 1 month and noticed that the leg stretch (my first time doing it) was pretty easy. Now I stopped doing yoga and noticed how much it affects the body. It's harder to stretch.
That gave me the motivation to do yoga again.
Thnx Josh, just what my hip flexors need!
I never comment, but this is the single best video on UA-cam regarding leg stretches. My harmstrings aren't too bad, but most (yoga) stretches only seem to bend my leg cause i don't have enough flexibility
How grace and elegance.! Love this thanks 🙏🏾
This helps ALOT for people who are trying to become more Flexible for a sport. Thanks for the video!
Legs + potent + follow along ?! = me here !’
I'm glad ur here :)
Goodness I cannot thank you enough, my legs are so sore and this helped SO MUCH. You are incredible at what you do and it is so extremely generous of you to share your knowledge with us!
dude, i love your vibe, you are like a monk
I began my fitness (for beauty, muscle tone, weight loss and strength and flexibility) journey again about 21 days ago, I've made tiny gains in strength and flexibility so far and having a lot of fun with it.
I'm super super tight in my legs and want better flexibility overall so I'm going to add this into my routine at least 1-2 times every week now. Will update back in like a few weeks on how it's going. Currently I can only do the super easy mode of all these stretches
So it’s been about 35 - 40 days (I’m on holiday right now so I don’t have my planner to tell me how much) of me stretching and stuff, my body has changed I get sooo many more compliments and attention and easy money tips $$$ at work, everyone has noticed and tell me I look better.
Being more flexible allows me to get deeper into my workouts, has allowed me to learn how to use my body etc
I’m not impressively flexible in the legs and back as I want but I’m only about 35-40 days into my fitness journey
“Flossing” is now my favorite type of mobility when doing a stretch and I’m going to apply it across the board in my yoga practice thanks for sharing!
Floss the body, floss the teeth. Stay healthy :)
I suffer from chronic muscle tension, lately my legs are the victim because I've been making them work harder. One round and my legs feel totally different! Thanks so much!
That was the best stretch my quads had in a looooooooooong time. 😵
Just found you ...just started yesterday and today I walked three miles and it was not painful and could do a few stairs WOW will be continuing ....thank you mio
I had a good laugh on the floor. I don't why I even thought I could do this. I laughed for a good five minutes though, great stretch for my belly.
Thanks a lot "STRENGTH SIDE" for this amazing workout.
The first move and I already scream in pain 😩
I had to move my knee forward before he suggested it, I persevered and I feel amazing now!
Baby steps Jila! Small progresses still count as progress! 🤙🤙🤙
Literally the best legs stretch I’ve ever gotten. This definitely kicked my a** but I’m adding this to my routine. Thank you!!!
love these toe raised stretches and thank you for your words of encouragement : )
I am currently working on my middle split, trying to stretch my legs in different ways and your video popped up out of nowhere so I decided to give it a try. The stretches were amazing and felt great. When you said whether or not the shoulders touch the wall depends on the level of flexibility, I didn't expect my myself to do it but I did! That was a happy surprise so I decided to binge-practice all your routines.
Thanks a lot for sharing it.
so I thought I was alive, then I tried this and I might be dead considering how stiff and inflexible I am.
Oh shit maybe I'm dead already too
😂😂😂 yaassss hunny. I was like what in the world 😳. I started 🔥breathing on that wall stretch lol.
OMG that first stretch. I had trouble even getting into position, let alone starting to floss. But that hamstring stretch, I have never been able to bend that far before. Really helpful.
Being flexible is imperative, it opens up everything.
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