Another aspect of this progression is making sure that the tissue is prepared to be loaded in the training session, so we wanted to add some “stretches” at the end of the warm up that will double as prep/isos for the toe/foot/ankle complex. The first stretch/hold is just a front lunge stretch. I’m a huge fan of this for a few reasons: 1️⃣ sensational stretch to open the front of the hip 2️⃣ by keeping the heel up and pushing with the big toe/ball of foot you increase the stretch in the hip flexor and help work on that great toe mobility. 3️⃣ as has been said many times, owning the position is important. So if we want to load it in a split squat and then reverse lunge we probably should be able to hold this position for 20 seconds or so, right? This is one of 4 stretches we will use at the end of the first phase of the warm up that will go from static to dynamic as we progress and the athletes (and old #greybears) display proficiency in the exercise. How are you using isos or stretching to help athletes learn how to get into positions and demonstrate proficiency in that way? Or do you think this may be over rated? Would love to hear some thoughts on that. #strengthandconditioning #strengthandconditioningcoach #sportsperformance #sportsperformancetraining #basketballtraining #tennistraining #physicalpreparation #stretching #coachingeducation (at Tuckahoe, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJq4OCMsxWG/?igshid=1cajehruul2ej
