How to warm up for a legs session in the gym
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I found out the other day that 76% of people never warm up before a gym session, and those that do, are often not warming up effectively…
Wow, that’s crazy…
Do you warm up before a gym session?
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When I quiz people about why they don’t warm up properly, its because they don’t understand or see the value in warming up.
They think it doesn’t relate to them,
They tried it once and it didn’t make a difference
They actually don’t know what to do
They just want to get the session started
They don’t feel they have enough time to warm up and train
They don’t want to look “weird” in front of other gym members
Its new… and they don’t want to look like a “tool” failing at a new move.
If any of these are you, then keep on reading you’ll get a lot from the sequences below
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Why should you warm up…
Warming up is a preparation. A way to make sure you are ready for the session.
It allows you to activate the right energy system, it allows you to get neurologically fired. It allows you to open up the joints and prepare the muscles, ligaments and tendons. It allows you focus your mind and get “in the zone”.
There is something to be said for treating yourself like an Olympic athlete, preparing yourself for your best performance yet… but on every session.
I guarantee after a good mobilising warm up you will actually feel awesome. You will feel in control of your session and able to perform at a better standard, lift more, run faster, have less pain, less aches…..the list keeps on going
So, here’s how to warm up before a gym session…
First of all, You need a system to follow, so you know you are not missing anything out.
My favorite is MARS
Mobilise, Activate posture, Raise Pulse, Stretch
Then RAMP
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How to warm up for a legs session in the gym.