The full warm up consists of three parts: neuromuscular activation, dynamic stretching, and finally the standard cardiovascular component. This video focuses on the first part of the warm up—muscle activation—and demonstrates four basic muscle activation exercises. Videos in this series: … [Read more...] about Video: Neuromuscular Activation Warm-up Sequence
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Video: Balance Drills
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Once you have mastered the basic muscle activation exercises, you can gradually add an additional component to work on balance. Simply do each of the exercises using a balance disk. This will further enhance recruitment of core muscles. Videos in this series: … [Read more...] about Video: Balance Drills
Video: Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Glutes Activation
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Stand on one leg while bringing the opposite leg up so that the thigh is parallel to the ground. Hold this position for 6 to 10 seconds. Then, drive that leg back so that it is behind your body with the calf now parallel to the ground. Hold this for 6 to 10 seconds; … [Read more...] about Video: Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Glutes Activation
Video: Medial Glutes Activation
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Balance on one leg while extending the other leg diagonally and to the side. Hold for 6 to 10 seconds; and switch to the other leg. Complete 2 to 3 repetitions on each leg. Videos in this series: … [Read more...] about Video: Medial Glutes Activation
Video: Quadriceps Activation
This video is part of a series demonstrating the first part of a dynamic warm up: neuromuscular activation. Balance on one leg while straightening the opposite one. The effort should be just enough to activate the muscle. Hold for 6 to 10 seconds; and switch to the other leg. Complete 2 to 3 repetitions on each leg. Videos in this series: … [Read more...] about Video: Quadriceps Activation