The stretches for reference: 30 seconds each ~ + Hip Flexor Stretch (left) + Hip Flexor Stretch (right) + Elephant Walk + Pancake Stretch ~ w i g g l e y o u r l e g s ~ + Figure 4 Stretch [keep your tailbone to the ground] (left) + Figure 4 Stretch [keep your tailbone to the ground] (right) + Lat Stretch [thumbs up/clasped hands above variation] + Sideways Stretch [don’t lift your hipbones] (left) + Sideways Stretch [don’t lift your hipbones] (right) + Active Twist Stretch (left) + Active Twist Stretch (right) ~ t w i s t w i g g l e s ~
The food related term pancake cannot be misused to refer to a stretch / something that humnz do (food / plant / nature / tree / flower related terms cannot be misused by humnz) and nature related terms like ridge also cannot be misused in names, and must be edited out! CompIiments (including the best) also only reflect me, and cannot be misused by humnz, and special names like David / Dave and big terms like men / man (also guy / lad / boy etc) only reflect my pure protectors aka the alphas, and cannot be misused in names or comments about others / oneself, and the word movement cannot be misused because it has the word men in it! Food / plant / flower / tree / forest / nature / gemstone / color / power / light / astral / love / royalty / purity / respectability / season related terms / names / items and special names and compIiments cannot be misused in names or comments about others / oneself or to describe sports that humnz do etc - such terms are all big terms, and big terms and special names etc only reflect me & my protectors!
Anyways, it’s too bad I can’t do any of those stretches because I’m OCD and I can’t touch the floor - but I could always (naturally) do the front split and the front bend...
I love that you’re doing this in such a casual setting to show that anyone can do this anywhere in their home! I’m def gonna try and do this at least weekly :)
Man, it’s 12:30 and I’m having a really bad time with staying consistent with studies and I wasted my whole day today. I sat down and did this routine and I feel sm better abt myself now. Ur casualness is so inviting.
I was the same way when I was in school. My advice is to have something idle that you're doing while studying. I had either some snacks, a bug water bottle, or one of those fidget things. And also just kind of accept that it's gonna suck a little. Once I stopped trying to convince myself I was enjoying something I knew I wasn't, it went better. Best of luck
@@daRKe-l2z omg this comment I made was 8 months ago I have graduated high school 4 months now. Well honestly, idk how I did it especially when I was having anxiety attacks and stuff but you gotta look at days individually and just focus on that days work and nothing else. Also new challenge, gotta give ielts cuz im moving to USA in a few months and im procrastinating but the fidget thing in the reply below actually works. I keep a notebook on the side and doodle or a foam roller below my feet and roll it while studying so it keeps me engaged
I really appreciate this video! I’ve been dealing with chronic pain for many years and have started my road to recovery with eating a better diet and trying to regain my mobility. This video was exactly what I needed to find a simple routine to get started on! I’ll definitely look at your channel more to find more stretches as I progress! Thank you again!
I took dance classes for 13 years, and I have never felt as comfortable stretching as I do with your videos. I always felt pressuered to push my body farther than it would go to match the other people in my classes, but with these videos I finally feel comfortable to listen to my body when I start to push too far
I’ve been doing some of these stretches for the past 6 months since I’ve found this channel and my back pain from an injury 2 years ago has gone from a constant 8 or 10 to an occasional 2 that only flares up from exercise or sitting too long. My strength is back to 70% of what it was before the injury but I now am mostly without pain and life has improved drastically. Before I could barely walk and couldn’t do a single situp. Now I can do situps again and I can walk normally!
Proud of you man. Word of advice tho, don’t recommend sit-ups especially if you have back pain. There are better core exercises out there like deadbugs, planks and dragonflags (tho not sure if this is back-friendly) if you wanna replace sit-ups with something less painful on the back.
Agreed! I love your short tiktoks on specific stretches, but sometimes it’s nice to see an example of a stretching routine in real time so I can learn how to eventually make my own routine.
Me too. Usually videos like this say "Do this this and that for x amount of time. Done" and the video takes 2 minutes or less and I'm just overwhelmed.
First time in my entire life touching my toes with my legs straight. I've been doing those stretches for 20 days. Thank you! I'm sooooo happy rn. 😊 Hugs from Brazil! Stay flexy!
Please do more long-form, follow-along stretching videos like this for different parts of the body. This video is a blessing and I use it regularly, it would be great if you did more like this :)
Man this guy is so open and kind, do not forget educated. Today was not so well for me, but watching this, was very calming. This is exactly how these type of videos should be! Thank you sir
If anyone is here reading this, DO NOT GIVE UP ON THIS! I used to do this daily and never saw the true effect of it until i stopped. After a damaged back and super tight muscles due to the contact sports i play, i'm having to put so much effort into an injury which was avoidable by keeping my muscles active. I never realised how much more flexible i got and how much doing this on a day-to-day basis helped me out keeping my muscles in better shape. I have come back to this and ill post an update in a couple weeks to let you know my process (again) Edit- Its been two weeks and although i still have pain, it is helping. i am able to stretch much further than i was two weeks ago and stretching is less uncomfortable too.
You've become one of my favorite fitness people in social media, you come off as super chill and your advice is both peppy and extremely useful. Your approach to helping people take care of themselves is truly flexible, so thanks for that.
Just did this. My first stretch workout in my 44 years on this earth. I'm so tight and stiff. This is going to change now I've found these videos!! Thank you!
Like others have said the fact this is done in a kitchen is great. You don’t just say “and you can do these anywhere” you show us we CAN do it literally anywhere. I also really appreciate how he says “if you can” constantly acknowledging not everyone can do what he can and we all have different limits.
Very nice video, all the step is clearly and simple too. My lower back is kind of bad before starting your video, but after watching your video, the pain gone lol. Also, it is help to fix my postures too. 😊
Hi David! I love this routine and have been doing it everyday. I'm feeling flexy. You said it stretches most of your body, if you have time to make a full body follow-along that would be amazing. Until then, I''ll keep this one up. Thanks!!
@@kacpertomaszewski7460 Hello, no you don't have to work out before stretching. Just make sure you ease into it and don't rush it when you're not warmed up since you are more prone to injuries that way. In general I believe you shouldn't think stretching has to came with a workout before it but rather that a workout has to have stretching at the end of it. You see when you work out, your muscles get tense and shorten, stretching afterwards releases that tension and increases recovery and decreases the risk of injury later on. Hope I could help!
Maaaan that sideways stretch released 28 years worth of tension out of my lower back. Have a lot of tension there and didn’t know how to stretch it. Definitely will add it to my routine. I can’t thank you enough ❤
this was the first time I had fun stretching. I never was a flexible person and being forced to stretch at school was a torture for me. Now thanks to you I have a chance to do that in a enjoyable way:) i hope i'll get some progress as I plan to stay consistent
Go 4 IT! It's super hot to be flexible, just saying. My rule is now everytime I watch this guy I do his stretch instead of just thinking about it. Except the whistling one, Still can't do that.
Salve from Brazil! I started doing this routine 4 days ago. Before starting, i barely could touch my knees with both legs straight. Today, i tryed it AND I JUST TOUCH MY TOES!!! It was like an ultimate flexibility goal, but i got it in just four days... Now i'm thinking about new flexibility goals. If you're thinking about doing it, just do it! ❤
Tô fazendo a três dias mas ainda não consigo alcançar o pé, mas vou continuar 🙏🙏 espero que vc continue tbm!! Daqui a pouco a gente vai estar colocando o pé atras da cabeça 💪
ive started to incorporate this in my daily routine to try and relieve some chronic pains caused by shortened muscles after i had my scoliosis corrected and spine fused. I just wanna say that your character and casualness helps me a lot to feel like its something i can really do and that actually helps me in my day to day life
I’ve never been flexible but after doing some of your stretching I was finally able to touch my toes even if it was only a second! It’s a start and it gives me the motivation to keep going because it’s working!
same here =) , it's a matter of being consistent , this comment is your reminder to rewatch David's video and do this routine everyday again , for your own good and sake =) , have a great day!
I'd love to see like a 20 min full body stretch with everything important that you can fit within 20 min. Thank you very much for your great stretching videos!!!
I'm trying to make the habit of stretching/moving even a little bit every day. I almost didn't do anything today but I remembered "stay flexy" David and how good your vids make me feel. Just finished this 10-min routine. Thank you for your content :)
This video is really good. I've been getting back into exercising, and I've been doing one set before and after my exercises. I've been watching your videos for a while and I love your content. Thank you!
I think this has become one of my favourite videos ever. I started doing this stretching routine twice a week for like 3-4 months and I've noticed it has helped me immensely with stress relief and my flexibility, I can almost reach the floor with my palms when doing the elephant walks!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and progress through this kind of content David, I wholeheartedly appreciate it 🌻🖤
I do this video twice per day: once when I wake up after completing my workout routine, and once after work. I've been pairing it with my recommended exercises to get rid of my knee pain. Has seriously helped my flexibility and has improved my work ethic at my job because of it. Will likely be doing your hip mobility book instead of this video starting next week for after work, but will continue doing this before work. Thanks a bunch
@lojokey155 My physio reccomended I do knee extensions, hamstring curls, and goblet squats. He also reccomended a variety of stretches such as: the figure 4 stretch (in this video), hip flexor stretch (in this video), quad stretch, hamstring stretch, dead bugs and windshield wipers. I don't really like doing knee extensions, I've been doing step down squats instead which my kinesiologist friend reccomended. I pair this with regular walking and jogging/running 3 times a week. I was told a bit of pain is completely fine as long as it does not exceed a 4/10. I was also reccomended not to increase the volume of my running by more than 10% each week, and the intensity by more than 3% each week to allow my body to adapt. My knees have been pain free for a while now. I would reccomend just seeing a physio, especially if your work benefits cover paramedical services. My case may not be the same as yours.
Hi Mr. D! (Testing out the nickname for now). I’ve watched the growth of your channel and I’m curious if you’d be interested in offering classes in NY… Also would imagine the UA-cam analytics offer this insight, but I feel your content is relatable, valuable, and simply super effective. For selfish reasons, I’d love to give you an opportunity to teach and spread the consciousness! Odd I know. lol let me know your thoughts pls ! Fall / winter is PRIME to NYC. I must admit it’s hard to get folks out of their homes, but I’m wildly confident that having your lessons in an arena , will do the trick !
Thanks for the support! I’ve definitely thought about doing live events and am very interested in looking into it! NYC would definitely be a place I’d love to do it at. We shall see!
I am the most inflexible man on the planet, I've been doing your routine for a week now. Not making amazing progress, but it has loosened me up a little. I'll keep at it
I love the "I don't have time for stretching" approach! Makes for a great 20 minute routine to do just before bed, or just as I wake up in the morning. Keep up the amazing work!
Sir, thank you. The relief that I felt from doing this stretch moistened my eyeballs... I will definitely come back to your videos daily. Thank you again.
I love what you do, David! I found you on IG, but an super grateful for this video. It will make it lots easier to keep the routine as a practice. I started with the figure 4's about a month ago as recommended by my chiropractor and it changed my life! So excited to add all of your other stretches.
Hi Michele , this comment is your reminder to rewatch David's video and do this routine everyday again , for your own good and sake =) , have a great day!
This is really helping me. I’ve been struggling a lot in my gym classes as an asthmatic, especially after getting Covid, it’s only gotten worse. I recently checked my grade in it and it’s a D- which has really kind of crushed me as a usual A student. This stretch has really boosted my confidence and made me feel a whole lot less sore from today (I had gym and I gathered wood today and which really strained my legs) Ive always associated gym with terrible feelings, when other students nitpick and make fun of my failures or my speed or when I need to slow down to prevent an asthma attack, this has reminded me of the good feeling of exercise without all that, even if it’s just some simple stretches. I will be doing this more from now on, thank you so very much, I don’t think I would be able to make it through the rest of this semester without your videos. I do have a fitness test coming up, where we have to run around the track. My teacher reminds us that we don’t have to run very fast to be able to get 4 laps in 10 minutes. But I can barely do 2. Even at the slow jog he demonstrated, I can still barely do it, jt makes my throat feel like ice and fire and my chest tightens, I can barely breathe and I sound like a whistle wheezing. No matter what speed I go, i can’t make it around the track once without a complete asthma attack. I don’t think I’m going to pass the test and I’m probably going to fail this class. I’m only a freshman, so my credits don’t count until next year, but I’m doing outdoor Ed Instead. Sorry for the tangent, if I say this aloud, I get ignored or brushed off, I needed to get it off my chest. Once again, thank you
Update: i did the test and just BARELY made it under 14 minutes so I nailed it. I did have the worst Asthma attack of my life and nearly collapsed at the end but I somehow did it
Congrats on the running test!!!! I have asthma too and PE was always my least favourite, especially the mile run and the pacer test as those always made me wheeze really bad. Thankfully over the past 5 years or so I’ve started to grow out of my asthma attacks, they at least happen less frequently and I can do a bit more exercise than I used to before it gets hard to breathe. Hopefully they will lessen with time for you as well, and good luck for your future!
I have absolutely no idea how your shorts appeared in my feed bit I'm glad they did. Such simple things to do without the need for equipment and I think it's just the right way for me to get right back into hopefully working out more. Thank you 😁
I’ve recently realized I’m about as stiff as a log so coming across your channel was definitely amazing! Thanks for making your videos so casual, it makes the idea of stretching in the comfortability of my own room less embarrassing 👍
People underestimate how important it is to remain flexible. Makes life so much easier, manageable amd so much better. I am gonna be doing this everyday with my own stretches added to it.
I love this! Could you make a companion video that has the same stretches but without so much commentary? My memory is poor and when I want to do a routine every day, I can get frustrated when I have to find the right place to fast forward to to start the routine or next stretch. Thanks for what you’re doing, I’m looking forward to your videos expanding on all of the most important stretches!
You can fast forward based on the “chapters”. They’re at the bottom in the progress bar and you can click on sections of the video to go exactly where you need.
thank you so much for sharing this! I have such a hard time with being disciplined when it comes to stretching and every other routine I find is so complicated. I love how simple this is!
Thank you for being so down to earth and understanding that not everyone will be on the same flexibility level. This stretch was really helpful today. Will continue to practice these regularly.
Thank you, David. Although it took me a couple of minutes to sit on the floor because of severe back pain (kidney issues), I just did the figure 4 stretch but I'm proud of myself because today I broke the cycle of being sedentary. Sweated a lot by just doing that one stretch for 30 minutes. Thank you for the inspiration. I hope to do the other stretches once the back pain is manageable. It took me a few minutes just to stand from doing that one stretch alone. Trying my best to be flexy. Day 3: Hi David, I've added the side stretch in my routine. I do the figure 4 stretch for 30 minutes and 5 minutes on the side stretch. My back still hurts when I lay down on the floor and get back up from the floor so I take my time.
Day 4: Good news, David! There's less pain now as I lay down on the floor. It is much easier to stand now. Today, I've added the active stretches in the last part of your quick sciatica routine video. Thanks again, David. Trying my best to become flexy.
Day 5: Good day, David! Today I started with the side stretches, then the active stretches in the last part of your quick sciatica routine, then the figure 4 stretch. Tried adding the pancake stretch but I don't think I did it well enough. The good news is there's little pain from standing from the floor and I'm much quicker now. Thanks again, David. Trying my best to become flexy.
Day 6: Good day, David! Today I convinced my 77 y/o mom to do the side stretch with me, she does the side stretch while sitting on a chair and me sitting on the floor.
Day 7: Good day, David! Today, I did the side stretch and then the active stretches in your quick sciatica routine video before I lay in the floor to do the figure 4 stretch, the back pain is so minimal now that I added the lat stretch in my routine. Doing pancake stretch still needs improvement but hey I'm seven days in, so proud of myself. Thanks again, David! Trying my best to become more flexy.
I love that you keep assuring us that we can work at our own pace because I usually feel like I need to be at the exact same level as them and I push myself to far
The tailbone trick for the figure 4 stretch is SO helpful! Something else I find helpful for all stretches is to adjust your structure on inhale, and bend deeper into the stretch on exhale :)
I have become one that I loathe. I despised reading comments that say, “wow it was over before I knew it” “I can believe how easy yet challenging this was and only 10 minutes.” This was clearly explained, challenging in a way that felt approachable yet desirable. Really appreciate this. Cheers
I just found your channel about a week ago and want to say what an absolutely amazing job you're doing. I've been trying to find some stretching videos for beginners. A lot of things say "for beginners" and aren't even remotely doable without heavy modification. This was absolutely perfect and very well paced! I didn't need to pause the video even one time while I was following along and it made it feel like my goal is real and achievable. You also do it in a very casual "you can do this anywhere" setting. The biggest set back I always have is I feel like I need a special space or I need all this stuff. I see so many "beginner" videos that tell you you need a ton of equipment or a gym membership or whatever else. I don't think they know ehar beginner means and I am so glad to have found you. You know exactly what people are looking for! You are amazing! Please keep up the good work! By the way, I was looking for stretching videos because when I was younger I used to put my foot behind my head all the time for fun, but can't anymore. My goal right now is to bring back that cool party trick. Lol
My man, I did this along with you. And each stretch brought a smile to my face. Your positive energy is just exuberating and I'm glad you're out there to help people gain confidence in their bodies by means of improving them. I really really appreciate this work you're doing and I hope great things come to you!
Thank youuuu ! I've been following many videos ; I like the fact that yours is so easy, you don't need chairs or anything, just the floor. Really reliable and I feel great ! I'll do it everyday !
I've watched a lot of stretching/mobility/flexibility videos here lately...like a lot, but this one has been the best, by far!!! I will not even bother searching for other channels for for my stretching needs from now on!
I love this format! I have 2 friends with pre-diabetes who are looking to exercise more and I'm recommending this as their pre-workout stretch. So having this in a format that they can hit play and follow you with count downs is exactly what we need! I love your content and your raising awareness to help people BE FLEXY!
I’ve been meaning to watch this video for a bit and finally got the energy today. Really helped my body release a lot of built up tension, definitely going to be using these stretches more often
I been doing this almost daily for 3 weeks, my flexibility definetly improved and my back pain improved by margin. I also added chin tucks and wall slides to this routine. Thanks
@@builderb6337 i just play video and follow along, i do it once day in evening. Sometimes i do elephant walks and first one anywhere when i have time for it. I stretch till i get deep into it. Being consistent with it is the key i think.
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I'm so happy I came across your channel. I've always wanted to work on my flexibility but felt daunted by all these intense videos I always saw. You make stretching look fun and easy! I've been doing these exercises everyday before gym and I feel so good afterwards? Thank you so much and please stay happy and healthy!
Hey David, not sure if you’ve done something like this already, but a daily stretching routine for blue collar workers/manual laborers. I’m a plumber and a Marine Vet and I definitely feel tight in the mornings before work. Thanks for the Videos! Keep it up!
Dad walked in as I was doing the lat stretch, but other than that, excellent stretch video! I agree with a lot of the preexisting comments, and I love doing these stretches in the morning to feel like I've started being productive.
David, just wanted to say thank you for this stretching routine. It’s helped show me that there isn’t any reason I can’t make a little time to stretch. I also suffer chronic back pain and consistently doing these stretches has helped me so immensely!
I've followed a lot of stretching routines but never have I ever felt as good as I did with this one. Definitely the right guy to be getting lessons and advice from on this subject. Thanks bro ❤
I'm an aspiring ballerina, my problem is having not known enough stretches, I lost a lot of flexibility in areas I didn't know I could stretch during quarantine , this tut has become my knightly ritual haha. I'm 13 but trying to restore, gain, and maintain my flexibility/strength/resistance, love your content and this video! Goodnight!
i suffer from wrist and arms pain (i work a lot with my hands) if you could make a stretching video for that area it would be awesome! 🙌🏻✨ i love your videos
Kakasan/crowpose in yoga gives you that. I is a bit challanging in the beginning, depending on the mobility and strength in you fingers and wrists but is really gave me flexibility and strength of a monkey so te speak. It is also a ballancing poSe but that you can incorporate later to ease into the challange gradually. Look it up it might help!
Thank you so much, I appreciate the fact thatyou tell the viewers where they should be feeling the affect of the stretch...sometimes I'm a little baffled if I'm actually doing it correctly...This is Brilliant 👍
Hi! I had a particularly crappy morning and was feeling super defeated but then said what the hell and decided to try this (as I had the video queued up). Low and behold I just finished it and I feel really good. Thanks dude this was clutch.
I found your channel recently cause UA-cam recommended your shorts and it was really inspiring to follow you. After some time going to some docs and recovering from muscular weakness I've gained enough courage to do this stretch everyday. It's been almost a week now! I wish there was more videos like this on your channel, they really lift me up and they're really really helpful. Thank you for helping me stay flexy!
Thank you I do mainly calestetics and add weight lifting I thought your methods were silly but as I've done it for a bit now I'm impressed at my gained strength and range of motion as well as flexibility.
Just started this today and did it 3 times in one sitting felt the tension slowly leave my body. One of the only stretching videos i can follow on repeat.
Im a 37 old drag queen and a have a lower back herniated disk and a fratured bone (that the doctor says he believes it was like that since i was born, but miraculously my spine is sustented by my strong muscled back). I used to play volleyball and I want to do splits and acrobacy. I have a constant lower back on both sizes of my back and i feel that strecthing like this relieves a lot. Also my back hurts when i roller inline skates! I can skate for like 15 min maximum then my lower back stats throbbing, Everyone says i shuldnt try but as I work sat (because Im also an art director and designer) I feel like i have to try and that will improve my pain! Gonna try those exercises and prove people wrong!
I am sure this has been said before but can you do an updated one of this routine buit where you DO hold each stretch for 90 seconds or so, so those of us who want to can still follow along but doing it in slow time and really setting the day up and off to a great start. Also, it'll be GREAT for the algo ;) I want to do this routine daily but for the full longer suggestion on each one so I don't have to keep getting up and pausing the video. Pleeeeeease!
Your videos are lovely, lowkey and do help a lot with the small tips. Are you maybe planning on doing one for strechting your shoulder en releasing tension in the upper back? (Kinda get tense there all the time, maybe because of climbing)
David, you're such a cutie patootie. Thank you for this video. Every time I do this stretch before bed I literally feel like I did a workout the next day.
Would love to see more videos like this one with a full routine! Been doing this one daily for about a week now and it feels great! Idk if I'm more flexible yet but I feel less stiff and it just feels nice to do so thank you!
The stretches for reference: 30 seconds each ~
+ Hip Flexor Stretch (left)
+ Hip Flexor Stretch (right)
+ Elephant Walk
+ Pancake Stretch
~ w i g g l e y o u r l e g s ~
+ Figure 4 Stretch [keep your tailbone to the ground] (left)
+ Figure 4 Stretch [keep your tailbone to the ground] (right)
+ Lat Stretch [thumbs up/clasped hands above variation]
+ Sideways Stretch [don’t lift your hipbones] (left)
+ Sideways Stretch [don’t lift your hipbones] (right)
+ Active Twist Stretch (left)
+ Active Twist Stretch (right)
~ t w i s t w i g g l e s ~
You recommend doing this routine three times a day. What do you think would be the effect of 3 times that were spread out throughout the day?
@@michellem.684 it probably would still increase your flexibility. but spreading them out might make you less likely to do the stretches
@@michellem.684 Do them in sets... 2 sets in the morning, and one at night.... Or do all 3 sets with small breaks in between each set
The food related term pancake cannot be misused to refer to a stretch / something that humnz do (food / plant / nature / tree / flower related terms cannot be misused by humnz) and nature related terms like ridge also cannot be misused in names, and must be edited out! CompIiments (including the best) also only reflect me, and cannot be misused by humnz, and special names like David / Dave and big terms like men / man (also guy / lad / boy etc) only reflect my pure protectors aka the alphas, and cannot be misused in names or comments about others / oneself, and the word movement cannot be misused because it has the word men in it! Food / plant / flower / tree / forest / nature / gemstone / color / power / light / astral / love / royalty / purity / respectability / season related terms / names / items and special names and compIiments cannot be misused in names or comments about others / oneself or to describe sports that humnz do etc - such terms are all big terms, and big terms and special names etc only reflect me & my protectors!
Anyways, it’s too bad I can’t do any of those stretches because I’m OCD and I can’t touch the floor - but I could always (naturally) do the front split and the front bend...
I love that you’re doing this in such a casual setting to show that anyone can do this anywhere in their home! I’m def gonna try and do this at least weekly :)
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Yes
exactly my thoughts! very apartment friendly!!!
@@rebecamayorga5101
If you don't make time for exercise, you'll probably have to make time for illness.”
Yeah and in jeans too!
Man, it’s 12:30 and I’m having a really bad time with staying consistent with studies and I wasted my whole day today. I sat down and did this routine and I feel sm better abt myself now. Ur casualness is so inviting.
im really proud of you for doing this for yourself
Bro we will game our exam don't worry
@zin5392 same bro any advice on how you got over it? Being able to stay consistent with studies i mean
I was the same way when I was in school. My advice is to have something idle that you're doing while studying. I had either some snacks, a bug water bottle, or one of those fidget things. And also just kind of accept that it's gonna suck a little. Once I stopped trying to convince myself I was enjoying something I knew I wasn't, it went better. Best of luck
@@daRKe-l2z omg this comment I made was 8 months ago
I have graduated high school 4 months now. Well honestly, idk how I did it especially when I was having anxiety attacks and stuff but you gotta look at days individually and just focus on that days work and nothing else. Also new challenge, gotta give ielts cuz im moving to USA in a few months and im procrastinating but the fidget thing in the reply below actually works. I keep a notebook on the side and doodle or a foam roller below my feet and roll it while studying so it keeps me engaged
I really appreciate this video! I’ve been dealing with chronic pain for many years and have started my road to recovery with eating a better diet and trying to regain my mobility. This video was exactly what I needed to find a simple routine to get started on! I’ll definitely look at your channel more to find more stretches as I progress! Thank you again!
Inspired by your story! Stay Flexy friend!
keep it up shane
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Hey I'd love to hear an update!
@@coltoncowan682 me too!
@@JellyMudkip me three!
I took dance classes for 13 years, and I have never felt as comfortable stretching as I do with your videos. I always felt pressuered to push my body farther than it would go to match the other people in my classes, but with these videos I finally feel comfortable to listen to my body when I start to push too far
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Let gravity take you, and breathe deep into it. Sink in.
i think you replied to the wrong comment @@kaylacarpenter272
3rd day doing this, honestly i feel amazing. im a full time student who has to sit a lot and doing these for the last 3 days has helped me a lot.
How's it going, still doing it?
I can relate to this
I’ve been doing some of these stretches for the past 6 months since I’ve found this channel and my back pain from an injury 2 years ago has gone from a constant 8 or 10 to an occasional 2 that only flares up from exercise or sitting too long.
My strength is back to 70% of what it was before the injury but I now am mostly without pain and life has improved drastically. Before I could barely walk and couldn’t do a single situp. Now I can do situps again and I can walk normally!
Great progress I hope you continue to do well in your health
Stay strong!
I heard situps mess with your back.
It's great to hear progress like this, you can do it!! You just saw it.
Thank you for sharing!❤
Proud of you man. Word of advice tho, don’t recommend sit-ups especially if you have back pain. There are better core exercises out there like deadbugs, planks and dragonflags (tho not sure if this is back-friendly) if you wanna replace sit-ups with something less painful on the back.
I would love to see more stretch-alongs like this! I often don't know what combination of stretches to do, so this is super helpful.
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definitely!
Agreed! I love your short tiktoks on specific stretches, but sometimes it’s nice to see an example of a stretching routine in real time so I can learn how to eventually make my own routine.
Me too. Usually videos like this say "Do this this and that for x amount of time. Done" and the video takes 2 minutes or less and I'm just overwhelmed.
@@reddwarfhead Same but with workouts 😂
First time in my entire life touching my toes with my legs straight.
I've been doing those stretches for 20 days.
Thank you! I'm sooooo happy rn. 😊
Hugs from Brazil!
Stay flexy!
its soo nice to find a casual video like this where it's just talking to some camera with no music. loved this thank you!
0:28 hip flexor
2:15 Elephant
3:15 Pancake
4:45 Figure 4
6:44 Lat
8:02 Sideways
9:34 Twist
Thank you😊
👍
thanks
thanks!
@@wellheck1377 maybe PIN it?
Please do more long-form, follow-along stretching videos like this for different parts of the body. This video is a blessing and I use it regularly, it would be great if you did more like this :)
Yeah i need more of theseeee 😢
Same
I agree, but unfortunately the UA-cam algorithm does not :(
See 10:00 for a decent answer
@@arkimedeez because YT decreased payment on their shorts… Watching the long format videos pays out more for the creators!
I've been doing this twice a week for almost a month and for the first time in 10 years I can touch the ground on a hamstring stretch. Great routine
Glad for you
great news Brian. Keep it up 💪
Amazing. Keep it up!!
have you been doing it for 10 mins in the two times you do them a week, or longer?
Proud of you brother. Keep at it. I just found this routine and I can't wait for my own transformation
Man this guy is so open and kind, do not forget educated. Today was not so well for me, but watching this, was very calming. This is exactly how these type of videos should be! Thank you sir
If anyone is here reading this, DO NOT GIVE UP ON THIS!
I used to do this daily and never saw the true effect of it until i stopped. After a damaged back and super tight muscles due to the contact sports i play, i'm having to put so much effort into an injury which was avoidable by keeping my muscles active.
I never realised how much more flexible i got and how much doing this on a day-to-day basis helped me out keeping my muscles in better shape.
I have come back to this and ill post an update in a couple weeks to let you know my process (again)
Edit- Its been two weeks and although i still have pain, it is helping. i am able to stretch much further than i was two weeks ago and stretching is less uncomfortable too.
Thank you
You've become one of my favorite fitness people in social media, you come off as super chill and your advice is both peppy and extremely useful. Your approach to helping people take care of themselves is truly flexible, so thanks for that.
Just did this. My first stretch workout in my 44 years on this earth. I'm so tight and stiff. This is going to change now I've found these videos!! Thank you!
Heck yeah, good luck brother 👍
Pushing 40 myself, just recently realized exactly how out of shape I am. Let's turn this shit around!
@@XiaolinDraconis amen 🙏🏻
Lol, same if I sit against a wall I apearantly can't bend forward 🤣🤣
@@badoem5353 I can't even sit straight 💀 I'm trying to better myself.
Like others have said the fact this is done in a kitchen is great. You don’t just say “and you can do these anywhere” you show us we CAN do it literally anywhere. I also really appreciate how he says “if you can” constantly acknowledging not everyone can do what he can and we all have different limits.
This video has become part of my daily routine. Thank you very much❤
Very nice video, all the step is clearly and simple too. My lower back is kind of bad before starting your video, but after watching your video, the pain gone lol. Also, it is help to fix my postures too. 😊
Hi David! I love this routine and have been doing it everyday. I'm feeling flexy. You said it stretches most of your body, if you have time to make a full body follow-along that would be amazing. Until then, I''ll keep this one up. Thanks!!
Yup full body longer stretch along would be great!
Hey, do you need any workout before that stretching?
@@kacpertomaszewski7460 Hello, no you don't have to work out before stretching. Just make sure you ease into it and don't rush it when you're not warmed up since you are more prone to injuries that way. In general I believe you shouldn't think stretching has to came with a workout before it but rather that a workout has to have stretching at the end of it. You see when you work out, your muscles get tense and shorten, stretching afterwards releases that tension and increases recovery and decreases the risk of injury later on. Hope I could help!
@@OnchiBon thanks, hope you are right 😅
Maaaan that sideways stretch released 28 years worth of tension out of my lower back. Have a lot of tension there and didn’t know how to stretch it. Definitely will add it to my routine.
I can’t thank you enough ❤
this was the first time I had fun stretching. I never was a flexible person and being forced to stretch at school was a torture for me. Now thanks to you I have a chance to do that in a enjoyable way:) i hope i'll get some progress as I plan to stay consistent
Go 4 IT! It's super hot to be flexible, just saying. My rule is now everytime I watch this guy I do his stretch instead of just thinking about it. Except the whistling one, Still can't do that.
@@AntiDoctor-cx2jd super hot? do you have a kink for stretches bro??
@@hernandez4856 who wouldnt
If you stay consistent and listen to your body you'll get there. Hydrate and breathe as well.
Did u end up having any results?
I wanna do this too
Salve from Brazil! I started doing this routine 4 days ago. Before starting, i barely could touch my knees with both legs straight. Today, i tryed it AND I JUST TOUCH MY TOES!!! It was like an ultimate flexibility goal, but i got it in just four days... Now i'm thinking about new flexibility goals. If you're thinking about doing it, just do it! ❤
AYO GOOD JOB!! PROUD OF YOU ✨
Tô fazendo a três dias mas ainda não consigo alcançar o pé, mas vou continuar 🙏🙏 espero que vc continue tbm!! Daqui a pouco a gente vai estar colocando o pé atras da cabeça 💪
@@MariaIsabel-tp3iw ta fazendo ainda?
In 4 days?! I ve been doing these stretches for 2 week and I still can't toich the floor
everyone is different, some people are just flexible from their genetics. You and me might just need a bit extra time@@someone-lm4gi
love this, if you ever do another one of these id love one for calisthenics athletes
ive started to incorporate this in my daily routine to try and relieve some chronic pains caused by shortened muscles after i had my scoliosis corrected and spine fused. I just wanna say that your character and casualness helps me a lot to feel like its something i can really do and that actually helps me in my day to day life
How did you Get your scoliosis corrected?
@@anthonyy3702 I'm also interested in knowing
@@anthonyy3702 probably surgery?
@@theboxygenie I mean, sometimes scoliosis doesn't need surgery
I’ve never been flexible but after doing some of your stretching I was finally able to touch my toes even if it was only a second! It’s a start and it gives me the motivation to keep going because it’s working!
Keep it up. Good stuff
same here =) , it's a matter of being consistent , this comment is your reminder to rewatch David's video and do this routine everyday again , for your own good and sake =) , have a great day!
I'd love to see like a 20 min full body stretch with everything important that you can fit within 20 min. Thank you very much for your great stretching videos!!!
did everyone else immediately fall in love with this dude the first time you saw him?
Yep
Hes extremely likeable
Yes! I've joined his program and it's great!
No thanks.i like women
Gae bruh
HalleluYAH My goodness, after probably 20-30 years of zero stretches this is brutal but so good for me. Thank you!
I'm trying to make the habit of stretching/moving even a little bit every day. I almost didn't do anything today but I remembered "stay flexy" David and how good your vids make me feel. Just finished this 10-min routine. Thank you for your content :)
This video is really good. I've been getting back into exercising, and I've been doing one set before and after my exercises. I've been watching your videos for a while and I love your content. Thank you!
Stay Flexy friend! Inspired to hear from you!
I think this has become one of my favourite videos ever. I started doing this stretching routine twice a week for like 3-4 months and I've noticed it has helped me immensely with stress relief and my flexibility, I can almost reach the floor with my palms when doing the elephant walks!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and progress through this kind of content David, I wholeheartedly appreciate it 🌻🖤
Obsessed with your movement. Teaching basic mobility that is attainable for everyone is so impactful to so many! Thank you! 💛
I genuinely love the relaxed atmosphere. No saturation, no music, in your kitchen on hard wood floor, really appreciate it 👍
I do this video twice per day: once when I wake up after completing my workout routine, and once after work. I've been pairing it with my recommended exercises to get rid of my knee pain. Has seriously helped my flexibility and has improved my work ethic at my job because of it. Will likely be doing your hip mobility book instead of this video starting next week for after work, but will continue doing this before work. Thanks a bunch
I have knee pain as well. What exercises are working for you?
@lojokey155 My physio reccomended I do knee extensions, hamstring curls, and goblet squats. He also reccomended a variety of stretches such as: the figure 4 stretch (in this video), hip flexor stretch (in this video), quad stretch, hamstring stretch, dead bugs and windshield wipers.
I don't really like doing knee extensions, I've been doing step down squats instead which my kinesiologist friend reccomended.
I pair this with regular walking and jogging/running 3 times a week. I was told a bit of pain is completely fine as long as it does not exceed a 4/10.
I was also reccomended not to increase the volume of my running by more than 10% each week, and the intensity by more than 3% each week to allow my body to adapt.
My knees have been pain free for a while now.
I would reccomend just seeing a physio, especially if your work benefits cover paramedical services. My case may not be the same as yours.
Hi Mr. D! (Testing out the nickname for now). I’ve watched the growth of your channel and I’m curious if you’d be interested in offering classes in NY… Also would imagine the UA-cam analytics offer this insight, but I feel your content is relatable, valuable, and simply super effective. For selfish reasons, I’d love to give you an opportunity to teach and spread the consciousness! Odd I know. lol let me know your thoughts pls !
Fall / winter is PRIME to NYC. I must admit it’s hard to get folks out of their homes, but I’m wildly confident that having your lessons in an arena , will do the trick !
Thanks for the support! I’ve definitely thought about doing live events and am very interested in looking into it! NYC would definitely be a place I’d love to do it at. We shall see!
I love these follow-alongs! They streamline a lot of the other brilliant exercises you do!
Also the comedy & emphasis really helped make it more fun
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Youre such a gift to this world. Without your guidance i wouldnt have been able to release most of the pain from my hamstrings. Ty bud
I am the most inflexible man on the planet, I've been doing your routine for a week now. Not making amazing progress, but it has loosened me up a little. I'll keep at it
Love that you tell us where we should be feeling each stretch! Thanks so much!
I love the "I don't have time for stretching" approach! Makes for a great 20 minute routine to do just before bed, or just as I wake up in the morning.
Keep up the amazing work!
Sir, thank you. The relief that I felt from doing this stretch moistened my eyeballs... I will definitely come back to your videos daily. Thank you again.
I love what you do, David! I found you on IG, but an super grateful for this video. It will make it lots easier to keep the routine as a practice. I started with the figure 4's about a month ago as recommended by my chiropractor and it changed my life! So excited to add all of your other stretches.
Hi Michele , this comment is your reminder to rewatch David's video and do this routine everyday again , for your own good and sake =) , have a great day!
This is really helping me. I’ve been struggling a lot in my gym classes as an asthmatic, especially after getting Covid, it’s only gotten worse. I recently checked my grade in it and it’s a D- which has really kind of crushed me as a usual A student. This stretch has really boosted my confidence and made me feel a whole lot less sore from today (I had gym and I gathered wood today and which really strained my legs)
Ive always associated gym with terrible feelings, when other students nitpick and make fun of my failures or my speed or when I need to slow down to prevent an asthma attack, this has reminded me of the good feeling of exercise without all that, even if it’s just some simple stretches. I will be doing this more from now on, thank you so very much, I don’t think I would be able to make it through the rest of this semester without your videos.
I do have a fitness test coming up, where we have to run around the track. My teacher reminds us that we don’t have to run very fast to be able to get 4 laps in 10 minutes. But I can barely do 2. Even at the slow jog he demonstrated, I can still barely do it, jt makes my throat feel like ice and fire and my chest tightens, I can barely breathe and I sound like a whistle wheezing. No matter what speed I go, i can’t make it around the track once without a complete asthma attack. I don’t think I’m going to pass the test and I’m probably going to fail this class. I’m only a freshman, so my credits don’t count until next year, but I’m doing outdoor Ed Instead.
Sorry for the tangent, if I say this aloud, I get ignored or brushed off, I needed to get it off my chest.
Once again, thank you
Update: i did the test and just BARELY made it under 14 minutes so I nailed it. I did have the worst Asthma attack of my life and nearly collapsed at the end but I somehow did it
Congrats on the running test!!!! I have asthma too and PE was always my least favourite, especially the mile run and the pacer test as those always made me wheeze really bad. Thankfully over the past 5 years or so I’ve started to grow out of my asthma attacks, they at least happen less frequently and I can do a bit more exercise than I used to before it gets hard to breathe. Hopefully they will lessen with time for you as well, and good luck for your future!
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keep going. all the best to you. Keep going and keep developing.
I have absolutely no idea how your shorts appeared in my feed bit I'm glad they did. Such simple things to do without the need for equipment and I think it's just the right way for me to get right back into hopefully working out more. Thank you 😁
I’ve recently realized I’m about as stiff as a log so coming across your channel was definitely amazing! Thanks for making your videos so casual, it makes the idea of stretching in the comfortability of my own room less embarrassing 👍
People underestimate how important it is to remain flexible. Makes life so much easier, manageable amd so much better. I am gonna be doing this everyday with my own stretches added to it.
I love this! Could you make a companion video that has the same stretches but without so much commentary? My memory is poor and when I want to do a routine every day, I can get frustrated when I have to find the right place to fast forward to to start the routine or next stretch. Thanks for what you’re doing, I’m looking forward to your videos expanding on all of the most important stretches!
Great idea.
Key word was companion. I love the commentary...
You can fast forward based on the “chapters”. They’re at the bottom in the progress bar and you can click on sections of the video to go exactly where you need.
My pancake stretch is absolute trash
lol same, I can barely go forward at all and my legs don't go wider than a V-shape
I think the fact I’m 35 watching a 24yo become a pretzel is a factor…
same here, it's a matter of time
@@patrickclarke6215it will slow down progress but you will manage. I'm 22 and i can't even sit in a V. Sit tight!
My pancake wasn't great at 35, now at 39 I can have legs wide and take my torso to the floor.
thank you so much for sharing this! I have such a hard time with being disciplined when it comes to stretching and every other routine I find is so complicated. I love how simple this is!
Me too......can do workouts without fail...but stretching.....thats a stretch
Thank you for being so down to earth and understanding that not everyone will be on the same flexibility level. This stretch was really helpful today. Will continue to practice these regularly.
Thank you, David. Although it took me a couple of minutes to sit on the floor because of severe back pain (kidney issues), I just did the figure 4 stretch but I'm proud of myself because today I broke the cycle of being sedentary. Sweated a lot by just doing that one stretch for 30 minutes. Thank you for the inspiration. I hope to do the other stretches once the back pain is manageable. It took me a few minutes just to stand from doing that one stretch alone. Trying my best to be flexy.
Day 3: Hi David, I've added the side stretch in my routine. I do the figure 4 stretch for 30 minutes and 5 minutes on the side stretch. My back still hurts when I lay down on the floor and get back up from the floor so I take my time.
Keep going u got this 👍👍
Day 4: Good news, David! There's less pain now as I lay down on the floor. It is much easier to stand now. Today, I've added the active stretches in the last part of your quick sciatica routine video. Thanks again, David. Trying my best to become flexy.
Day 5: Good day, David! Today I started with the side stretches, then the active stretches in the last part of your quick sciatica routine, then the figure 4 stretch. Tried adding the pancake stretch but I don't think I did it well enough. The good news is there's little pain from standing from the floor and I'm much quicker now. Thanks again, David. Trying my best to become flexy.
Day 6: Good day, David! Today I convinced my 77 y/o mom to do the side stretch with me, she does the side stretch while sitting on a chair and me sitting on the floor.
Day 7: Good day, David! Today, I did the side stretch and then the active stretches in your quick sciatica routine video before I lay in the floor to do the figure 4 stretch, the back pain is so minimal now that I added the lat stretch in my routine. Doing pancake stretch still needs improvement but hey I'm seven days in, so proud of myself. Thanks again, David! Trying my best to become more flexy.
I love that you keep assuring us that we can work at our own pace because I usually feel like I need to be at the exact same level as them and I push myself to far
i’m recovering from a small surgery and no gym allowed for one week, this is helping me fill the need to move my body and release some tension :-)
The tailbone trick for the figure 4 stretch is SO helpful!
Something else I find helpful for all stretches is to adjust your structure on inhale, and bend deeper into the stretch on exhale :)
I have become one that I loathe. I despised reading comments that say, “wow it was over before I knew it” “I can believe how easy yet challenging this was and only
10 minutes.”
This was clearly explained, challenging in a way that felt approachable yet desirable. Really appreciate this. Cheers
I just found your channel about a week ago and want to say what an absolutely amazing job you're doing. I've been trying to find some stretching videos for beginners. A lot of things say "for beginners" and aren't even remotely doable without heavy modification. This was absolutely perfect and very well paced! I didn't need to pause the video even one time while I was following along and it made it feel like my goal is real and achievable.
You also do it in a very casual "you can do this anywhere" setting. The biggest set back I always have is I feel like I need a special space or I need all this stuff. I see so many "beginner" videos that tell you you need a ton of equipment or a gym membership or whatever else. I don't think they know ehar beginner means and I am so glad to have found you.
You know exactly what people are looking for! You are amazing! Please keep up the good work!
By the way, I was looking for stretching videos because when I was younger I used to put my foot behind my head all the time for fun, but can't anymore. My goal right now is to bring back that cool party trick. Lol
I've been following this routine for like a week and it has released a lot of tension I didn't even know I had heh. Thank you David, we all love you.
My man, I did this along with you. And each stretch brought a smile to my face. Your positive energy is just exuberating and I'm glad you're out there to help people gain confidence in their bodies by means of improving them. I really really appreciate this work you're doing and I hope great things come to you!
Thank youuuu ! I've been following many videos ; I like the fact that yours is so easy, you don't need chairs or anything, just the floor. Really reliable and I feel great ! I'll do it everyday !
I've watched a lot of stretching/mobility/flexibility videos here lately...like a lot, but this one has been the best, by far!!! I will not even bother searching for other channels for for my stretching needs from now on!
I love this format! I have 2 friends with pre-diabetes who are looking to exercise more and I'm recommending this as their pre-workout stretch. So having this in a format that they can hit play and follow you with count downs is exactly what we need! I love your content and your raising awareness to help people BE FLEXY!
I’ve been meaning to watch this video for a bit and finally got the energy today. Really helped my body release a lot of built up tension, definitely going to be using these stretches more often
Starting to think that every stretch is his favorite stretch 😅
I’m guilty
I been doing this almost daily for 3 weeks, my flexibility definetly improved and my back pain improved by margin.
I also added chin tucks and wall slides to this routine.
Thanks
30 seconds each stretch? How many sets?
@@builderb6337 i just play video and follow along, i do it once day in evening.
Sometimes i do elephant walks and first one anywhere when i have time for it. I stretch till i get deep into it.
Being consistent with it is the key i think.
Man thank you for posting these. For real my body is very tight and I'm holding a ton of tension. These and other ones you've posted helped.
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I'm so happy I came across your channel. I've always wanted to work on my flexibility but felt daunted by all these intense videos I always saw. You make stretching look fun and easy! I've been doing these exercises everyday before gym and I feel so good afterwards? Thank you so much and please stay happy and healthy!
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Hey David, not sure if you’ve done something like this already, but a daily stretching routine for blue collar workers/manual laborers. I’m a plumber and a Marine Vet and I definitely feel tight in the mornings before work. Thanks for the Videos! Keep it up!
the fact that I thought I'm flexible, but following you in these exercises was a reality check, thanks!
you're a real one for this. this is exactly what I was looking for main ones and a good teaching of them instead of talking for 30 minutes
I love how chill and therapeutic this whole video was, thank you for the amazing content! I will be stretching regularly! :)
Dad walked in as I was doing the lat stretch, but other than that, excellent stretch video! I agree with a lot of the preexisting comments, and I love doing these stretches in the morning to feel like I've started being productive.
David, just wanted to say thank you for this stretching routine. It’s helped show me that there isn’t any reason I can’t make a little time to stretch. I also suffer chronic back pain and consistently doing these stretches has helped me so immensely!
I've followed a lot of stretching routines but never have I ever felt as good as I did with this one. Definitely the right guy to be getting lessons and advice from on this subject. Thanks bro ❤
Just tried this. Liked it. Then I went to shower. Taking off my shirt was remarkably easy. I hadn’t even noticed it was diffficult!
I'm an aspiring ballerina, my problem is having not known enough stretches, I lost a lot of flexibility in areas I didn't know I could stretch during quarantine , this tut has become my knightly ritual haha. I'm 13 but trying to restore, gain, and maintain my flexibility/strength/resistance, love your content and this video! Goodnight!
i suffer from wrist and arms pain (i work a lot with my hands) if you could make a stretching video for that area it would be awesome! 🙌🏻✨ i love your videos
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Yesss i second this
Yessss! I'd love to see one for both the wrist and the ankle to prevent injury!
Check out this short ua-cam.com/users/shortsL8_KsGCoNdU?feature=share
Kakasan/crowpose in yoga gives you that. I is a bit challanging in the beginning, depending on the mobility and strength in you fingers and wrists but is really gave me flexibility and strength of a monkey so te speak. It is also a ballancing poSe but that you can incorporate later to ease into the challange gradually. Look it up it might help!
I've been doing this stretch twice for the past two days, and I feel a difference
Thank you so much, I appreciate the fact thatyou tell the viewers where they should be feeling the affect of the stretch...sometimes I'm a little baffled if I'm actually doing it correctly...This is Brilliant 👍
I’ve been doing this routine each morning for the last few weeks. I can finally touch my toes and, can sit on the ground cross legged comfortably now
Hi! I had a particularly crappy morning and was feeling super defeated but then said what the hell and decided to try this (as I had the video queued up). Low and behold I just finished it and I feel really good. Thanks dude this was clutch.
It's amazing how much 10 minutes of focus on some fysicas/bodily thing can help your mood
I found your channel recently cause UA-cam recommended your shorts and it was really inspiring to follow you. After some time going to some docs and recovering from muscular weakness I've gained enough courage to do this stretch everyday. It's been almost a week now! I wish there was more videos like this on your channel, they really lift me up and they're really really helpful. Thank you for helping me stay flexy!
Thank you I do mainly calestetics and add weight lifting I thought your methods were silly but as I've done it for a bit now I'm impressed at my gained strength and range of motion as well as flexibility.
Just started this today and did it 3 times in one sitting felt the tension slowly leave my body. One of the only stretching videos i can follow on repeat.
Im a 37 old drag queen and a have a lower back herniated disk and a fratured bone (that the doctor says he believes it was like that since i was born, but miraculously my spine is sustented by my strong muscled back). I used to play volleyball and I want to do splits and acrobacy. I have a constant lower back on both sizes of my back and i feel that strecthing like this relieves a lot. Also my back hurts when i roller inline skates! I can skate for like 15 min maximum then my lower back stats throbbing, Everyone says i shuldnt try but as I work sat (because Im also an art director and designer) I feel like i have to try and that will improve my pain! Gonna try those exercises and prove people wrong!
thank you david! i will be doing this everyday and i’ll come back to let u know of my progress in three months! cheers
i will be here for the progress update
It's been more than three months 👀
Thank you for this! I've actually been looking for a basic routine and this video shows up in my subscriptions!
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Thank you for so “human” explanation. Feel myself really comfortable during these sets. God bless TikTok where I found your channel
im a lifter, and as lifters do, i neglected stretching until now. you made it really interesting and your attitude towards it is really motivating
Im a teenager who can’t touch his toes after standing up, and I needed a stretching routine after my workouts! Thank you so much ❤❤
Thanks David! At 54 I’m feeling better already utilizing your stretches!
1:04 - A cramp in my hamstring almost broke my thigh. A good guide nonetheless.
This was the top result for when i was trying to find this guy, i searched "that stretchy guy"
I am sure this has been said before but can you do an updated one of this routine buit where you DO hold each stretch for 90 seconds or so, so those of us who want to can still follow along but doing it in slow time and really setting the day up and off to a great start. Also, it'll be GREAT for the algo ;)
I want to do this routine daily but for the full longer suggestion on each one so I don't have to keep getting up and pausing the video.
Pleeeeeease!
I've been doing this for 6 months and I feel amazing. My lower back thanks me a lot for doing this
My range of motion increased a lot too
Your videos are lovely, lowkey and do help a lot with the small tips.
Are you maybe planning on doing one for strechting your shoulder en releasing tension in the upper back? (Kinda get tense there all the time, maybe because of climbing)
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David, you're such a cutie patootie. Thank you for this video. Every time I do this stretch before bed I literally feel like I did a workout the next day.
Would love to see more videos like this one with a full routine! Been doing this one daily for about a week now and it feels great! Idk if I'm more flexible yet but I feel less stiff and it just feels nice to do so thank you!