How To Warm Up Before Lifting

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Everyone knows that they should be warming up prior to exercise, but you and I know that it hardly ever happens.

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What if you had a 5 minute warm-up that improved your fitness and minimized your risk of injury?

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General Activation Drill Dynamic Exercises Specific Activation Drills

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General activation drills serve to turn on’ important muscle groups that need to be awake during any physical activity.

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The two most important muscles groups that need activation are the glutes and the abdominal muscles.

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SWIPE UP TO SEE THE OTHER TWO DRILLS & THE 5 Minute Warmup VIDEO

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How To Warm Up Before Lifting

Everyone knows that they should be warming up prior to exercise, but you and I know that it hardly ever happens.

What if you had a 5 minute warm-up that improved your fitness and minimized your risk of injury?

General Activation Drill Dynamic Exercises Specific Activation Drills

ALL WARM-Ups NEED THREE THINGS

General activation drills serve to turn on’ important muscle groups that need to be awake during any physical activity.

General Activation Drills

The two most important muscles groups that need activation are the glutes and the abdominal muscles.

GENERAL ACTIVATION DRILLS

SWIPE UP TO SEE THE OTHER TWO DRILLS & THE 5 Minute Warmup VIDEO

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