Hate Stretching? Do This Instead for Faster Progress and Mobility

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2024

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  • @nyclear
    @nyclear Před 5 lety +33

    You know you live in the Kali Yuga when teachers like Matt have 60,000 subscribers instead of 60,000,000. How many people on this planet would not greatly benifit from what he so generously shares here? Had to be said.

  • @stemer1149
    @stemer1149 Před 5 lety +1

    Reading CC2 really opened my eyes as he explains the difference between flexibility (ROM under external force) and mobility (the ability to move yourself). Therefore, mobility is based on strength. Your shoulder mobility exercise really is an excellent example. Thanks for showing!

  • @user-ct7ln4qp5p
    @user-ct7ln4qp5p Před 2 měsíci

    Your so right!

  • @marcoo.3807
    @marcoo.3807 Před rokem

    I used to do what I call a figure-four stretch passively and I would barely see any results if at all, but recently I started using my strength to pull myself into the movement and I'm almost able to touch my toes with both hands. But not just with both hands, but my opposite hand reaching over the rest of my body

  • @jeremygarcia3305
    @jeremygarcia3305 Před 3 lety +1

    Bro thanks for that help it’s going to help with a life of sports so be blessed bro God bless u bro u fantastic at showing

  • @WaltLQ
    @WaltLQ Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks Matt, I'd rather perform dynamic movement to get more range of motion.

  • @BrunoU-BU
    @BrunoU-BU Před 5 lety +1

    The Best Work on the subject : Pavel Tsatsouline's : Relax Into Stretch. The trick is to strengthen the END of the Range of Motion for CNS (Central Nervous System) to not panic and tighten (for protection) because he feel the muscles weak (the opposite of what we want as in Passive Stretching) ...

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      For sure, that's why I coach clients who like to do static stretches to still keep a little tension in the muscles at that end range of motion to improve the "muscle confidence'

  • @Briaaanz
    @Briaaanz Před 5 lety +1

    I used to do something similar, basically dynamic ranges of motion after exercise. Try to do full ranges of motion of each of your various body parts. Is actually a decent way to hit all your muscles

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      Good call, it's actually a pretty complete workout for sure

  • @dallasnoble8329
    @dallasnoble8329 Před 2 lety

    Very good. I like it. I heard this once..."ever seen a cat lazing about & the next thing it jumps & runs...it didnt stretch before it ran.." always made me wonder.

  • @korrupt8689
    @korrupt8689 Před 5 lety +3

    I needed this thanks man

  • @nelsonbit
    @nelsonbit Před 5 lety

    you can't imagine how much is this inspiring for me. i can't get in a straight arm overhead position and I'd really like to get the handstand done, but at the moment i can't even get in that position not even against the wall! gonna definitely try this, thank you!

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +2

      I feel ya Jacopo as that's long been my challenge too. Still have a few kinks to work out atm but that's part of the challenge/ fun

  • @regprofant6984
    @regprofant6984 Před 5 lety +1

    I went through this year's ago. Glad to see someone else gets it. Being a type a personality stretching, sleep, T.V., video games, fiction reading and etc all seem unproductive.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      Not the sleep through, it's one of the most productive things you can do.

  • @TheRealOMT
    @TheRealOMT Před 2 lety

    Very interesting 🤔

  • @littleflor2975
    @littleflor2975 Před 3 lety +1

    When I bounce and move and swing during stretches I open up more and the results last. When I tried yin yoga, where you basically just flop into a pose and passively hold it for what feels like one hundred years, it just felt uncomfortable and tight.

  • @danthaman5230
    @danthaman5230 Před 5 lety +11

    Do a collaboration with Fitness FAQs, Austin Dunham, or Saturnomovement.

  • @Cloppa2000
    @Cloppa2000 Před 5 lety

    I've wasted so much time sitting in a static straddle stretch.. Up to 20mins at a time due to some recommendations! Couldn't stand up straight after and did nothing for my side splits! And my shoulders are like yours used to be (from what u said). I have CC2 but havent looked at it in ages. Will do again now though and watch ur other vids. Cheers man.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety

      Rock on Cloppa2000, I know what you mean as I had the same issue after a long stretch session. It made my kicks worse in TKD not better at all

  • @regprofant6984
    @regprofant6984 Před 5 lety

    Agree, I know as sleep is one of the six essentials but I just wish I could do without it or at least reduce the time as I did in college

  • @IrishGrip
    @IrishGrip Před 5 lety

    Always great info. and always learning new things from you, things that i can apply straight away after watching which i can feel will work, thanks for the content its a great channel.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      You're welcome Declan, information without applicable take aways is just entertainment. That's why my goal with every video is to give you some real value you can use to immediately improve your training.

  • @alexandeur
    @alexandeur Před 5 lety +8

    How do you stretch hamstrings using this method? (Btw, thx for the excellent videos!! Watch you every day, works wonders!)

    • @sieger358
      @sieger358 Před 5 lety +1

      Try L sit.It stretches hamstrings nicely☺.BTW,V sits r fucking harder and it stretches hamstrings even more

    • @blue2003_1
      @blue2003_1 Před 5 lety +1

      its not using this method but i greatly suggest doing the Jefferson curl. you become a lot more flexible while having stronger hamstrings.

    • @mandlakei3053
      @mandlakei3053 Před 5 lety

      @@sieger358 L sit and V sit do not stretch hamstrings at all, in fact tight hams hinder progress in these two movements

  • @ollvi
    @ollvi Před 5 lety

    100% agree! stretching does absolutely nothing for me. I've said this for a long time. Instead i've being doing band Y raises, T poses, band dislocations, band pull aparts with external rotation and other external rotation exercises with band to my shoulders and wall slides and have improved my shoulder mobility very well and stability at the same time.

    • @ollvi
      @ollvi Před 5 lety

      and for my hips i do deep bodyweight squats everyday and overhead squats. And i stopped stretching my hip flexors which are very tight, (i have a slight anterior pelvic tilt) and those stretches only makes my hips hurt, so instead i do glute bridges with long holds on top so i get good glute activation and strengthening and good stretch on my hip flexors at the same time. Now my lower back feels much better

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety

      I agree so much with the deep squats. Deep squats and lunges have done more for my lower body mobility than stretching ever has

  • @dropweightdaddy
    @dropweightdaddy Před 5 lety

    Thank you Matt,
    Thru my own experience, i have excelled in the Tension and relaxation method. I think the technical term is Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). Hold an isometric hold of tension to the trigger point of the muscle wanting to relax then release it. It enable to reach the front and middle splits.

    • @sieger358
      @sieger358 Před 5 lety

      But u will not be able to do that if u r cold.It is useless man...It is like getting ready to stretch when u need that flexibility right away.Nonsense

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      I wonder if that's sort of a middle ground between the two. I've played with that method before, and it's helped in the moment but not sure if it helped long term. Then again, I didn't do it for more than a few weeks.

  • @vishifishi01
    @vishifishi01 Před 5 lety

    Maybe a mobility strength layer could be added to the grind style pyramid... I've found that I sometimes enjoy forms of stretching (dynamic, strength based) as a warm up to my workouts, especially being that I can sometimes be tight/sore from practicing martial arts. I'd love to see some more basic active mobility exercises from you Matt, I feel it'll add a lot more to my training and possibly even the grind style method for some people.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety

      That's actually very much what the stability phase is all about actually. It's all about controlling and exploring your range of motion in multiple planes.

  • @TheRealOMT
    @TheRealOMT Před 2 lety

    What is the exercise to lossen tight hamstrings?

  • @w1nn4h
    @w1nn4h Před 5 lety +2

    Hey Matt, great video - interesting tip!
    What about your leg stretches? Especially for doing high kicks in taekwondo like a high dollyo or yeop chagi?
    How do you use this method in that case?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +2

      Yep, most of my kicks have been improved by strengthening my hips more than flexibility. Exercises, like the leg raises and hip move in this video made my kicks much stronger and higher than any degree of stretching.
      check out this video for more:
      czcams.com/video/m2yewkYW54A/video.html

    • @w1nn4h
      @w1nn4h Před 5 lety

      RedDeltaProject
      Thanks a lot, will try it !

  • @richieavella8778
    @richieavella8778 Před 5 lety +2

    Tight Hip flexors! How can we "unlock" those?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +2

      Work them, lunges are one of the best mobility exercises for the entire lower body, especially when done super deep.

  • @jasonbourne9798
    @jasonbourne9798 Před 5 lety

    Interesting topic. For people like me who try to get back to strength workouts after years of sedentary behavior, mobility is a stumbling block. I've been looking into ways to address it: yoga and/or gymnasticbodies foundation one which integrates mobility especially from the point of view of sedentary older populations. I really don't want to just stretch though, but want to have focused mobility workouts to aid specific strength workouts while protecting joints and tendons. Anyway, I think this is an interesting niche issue for sedentary folks.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety

      For sure, I think working on the strength and range of motion of basic moves, esp. things like squats will do much more for your mobility than any amount of static stretching for sure

  • @MrJoeyBoombotz
    @MrJoeyBoombotz Před 5 lety

    Great video. Mobility workouts will be big in the future, taking the place of stretching and yoga, IMHO. Vitamin C can help prevent muscle/tendon/ligament injuries because it is heavily involved with collagen production and maintenance. If your muscles aren't just a supple at rest as they can be hard at full tension and you work out regularly, you need at least a gram of vitamin C or more a day to help support your soft tissues.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us MrJoeyBoombotz.
      Keep up the good work!

    • @MrJoeyBoombotz
      @MrJoeyBoombotz Před 5 lety

      Thank you for all you do.

  • @cactusfunk2606
    @cactusfunk2606 Před 3 lety

    In your opinion what is the best exercise for chronic neck tension? Would bridges be effective? Because stretching seems to make it worse.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 3 lety

      Chronic tension, or any sort, is often due to something else in the body not working to balance out the forces on the body. Sure, you can get some temporary relief by trying to stretch and relax the muscle, but its usually just a bandaid.
      I suggest looking to the antagonist muscles, like the ones in the front of the neck and the depression back muscles like your lat and lower traps.

  • @joedasilva3866
    @joedasilva3866 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome vídeo, Matt :)
    For, say a front kick, should I aim to keep tension in the quads or the hammies holding the leg in the air? 🤔

    • @nomad155
      @nomad155 Před 5 lety +1

      Do dynamic stretching warming up, then doing the move in reps and sets (2x50 reps of frint kicks) and relax it bybstatic stretching when done.

    • @sieger358
      @sieger358 Před 5 lety +1

      I think v sits will be the best here.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +2

      A little of both, but more in the quads for that extra "snap"

    • @joedasilva3866
      @joedasilva3866 Před 5 lety

      Thanks Matt :)
      Thanks Siege Player and Nicolas Noisette

  • @Lortafant_of_Norway
    @Lortafant_of_Norway Před 5 lety +1

    I feel like animal walk like bear and duck walk should keep the mobility and strength in check. Also some brigdges to finish it off. That is my routine.

  • @umarsalehrealtor
    @umarsalehrealtor Před 5 lety +5

    Hi matt,
    How do i apply this to stretching for a straight leg L-sit?

    • @sieger358
      @sieger358 Před 5 lety +3

      L sit is itself an active stretching.U mean ur quadriceps hurt when u try to hold L sit straight?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +4

      Spot on Siege, plus simply standing and lifting one leg up in front does wonders too.

    • @umarsalehrealtor
      @umarsalehrealtor Před 5 lety

      @@sieger358 yes thats right

    • @umarsalehrealtor
      @umarsalehrealtor Před 5 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject roger thanks

  • @ScreaminMime
    @ScreaminMime Před 5 lety +8

    Dynamic Stretching, you'll be sore the next day.

  • @mikefarmer6515
    @mikefarmer6515 Před 5 lety +1

    What about stretching after a workout? I do it myself because it feels good and is relaxing but not sure what benefit there is to it other than the relaxation itself. Do you do or recommend anything as a cool down after a workout, Matt?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +3

      That's the best time to do it, although if it's still passive it's not as beneficial as the active mobility work imo

  • @joshuabush2569
    @joshuabush2569 Před 5 lety +5

    What are you thoughts on foam rolling?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety

      Meh,
      One in a while I run across someone who loves it, but again, unless it can progressively make you more loose and limber in your normal state it's just metaphorically running in place.

    • @joshuabush2569
      @joshuabush2569 Před 5 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject fair enough! Thanks for the reply

    • @joshuabush2569
      @joshuabush2569 Před 5 lety

      @UzzyTheBEAST who me?? Ha

    • @joshuabush2569
      @joshuabush2569 Před 5 lety

      @UzzyTheBEAST haha yeah it's been a few years now I guess, if I'm not here it's bodyweight muscle channel :)

    • @joshuabush2569
      @joshuabush2569 Před 5 lety

      @UzzyTheBEAST that's because we have good taste 😎 also Al kavadlo, though he is less active these days

  • @maurokoller3910
    @maurokoller3910 Před 5 lety +15

    I recommend Yoga :)

    • @Lortafant_of_Norway
      @Lortafant_of_Norway Před 5 lety +1

      I don't. Yoga is a lot of passive stretching.

    • @Lortafant_of_Norway
      @Lortafant_of_Norway Před 5 lety +2

      @Andy Evans I didn't cry, so stop crying.

    • @citizenz4640
      @citizenz4640 Před 5 lety

      n o

    • @maurokoller3910
      @maurokoller3910 Před 5 lety

      Yoga is as big as Calisthenics. If you dont like the part of passive stretching in Yoga then dont do it and do active ones instead. Its how I am doing it.

    • @citizenz4640
      @citizenz4640 Před 5 lety

      @@maurokoller3910 It's not that, I'm just not interested with it.

  • @Joao-ur7ey
    @Joao-ur7ey Před 3 lety

    How would be your advice for stretching the legs using a similar approach? Like if I want to get flexible enough to do those high kick from taekwondo or open a split like a ballerina?

  • @tr1ckster726
    @tr1ckster726 Před 4 lety

    I hate stretching so much. Thank you for this video that affirms my belief that stretching is for the birds.

  • @denisbeaulieu5600
    @denisbeaulieu5600 Před 5 lety +1

    nice

  • @flaverking7386
    @flaverking7386 Před 5 lety +1

    elevating my normal state sounds great but does it also work for super saiyan state or kaioken?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      LOL,
      For sure, although I also recommend getting more in touch with a good animator for that too.

  • @araboooeee
    @araboooeee Před 5 lety

    Goooooood video

  • @senseibas8199
    @senseibas8199 Před 4 lety

    Hey Matt as a martial artist who wants to increase his strength and mobility. Which of your books is the best to read (first)

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 4 lety

      I would go with the Bodyweight Training for Martial Arts for sure. (www.amazon.com/dp/B07RFHS1NB)
      the shifting and isometric work in it will do wonders for that Mobility and strength in weaknesses that may be holding you back

    • @senseibas8199
      @senseibas8199 Před 4 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject Awesome! Thank you! I just started in "Fitness Independence". In for about 30% and lobing it. Will read Bodyweight training for martial arts next.
      Thank you verry verry much!

  • @altide8784
    @altide8784 Před 5 lety +1

    Thumbs up!

  • @Beefcake1982
    @Beefcake1982 Před 4 lety

    I know this is an old video. But I hope you’ll see this comment. I find this topic very interesting because I am extremely tight, especially when it comes to the toe touch or lifting my leg without bending the knee. I can’t touch my toes, not even close or kick above knee height with my leg straight and I’ve been like this my entire life and I have tried stretching. I’ve done stretching programs many times with no effect could you please give me some specifics about how to gain flexibility in that motion. Or is there already a video you could point me towards. Thanks

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 4 lety +1

      Yo yo Mike, and thanks for checking out my stuff.
      As I mentioned, the stiffness is a reaction to a lack of strength and stability in the surrounding muscles as a protective measure. So your mission is to create more stability in strength in your posterior chain, particularly your hamstrings and hips.
      I recommend starting out with my Grind Style workouts that promote more tension control and stability in every workout. you can check out my book, Grind Style Calisthenics (amzn.to/32TQhQh) plus the workouts in the Grind Style Calisthenics Playlist.

  • @jon636374
    @jon636374 Před 4 lety

    Hi matt. If you are feeling beat up, achy and you've got some joints hurting, is there sense in either scaling back or pressing pause on your strength and muscle building training and devoting yourself to a rehab/mobility routine like the trifecta from co2, to fix you up(hopefully) and iron out some kinks, muscle imbalances etc.
    I know this is a subjective and broad question and I hope I am making sense.
    Or would going back one or two progressions on your movements while doing the trifecta be of benefit as well??
    Like incline pushups and rows, knees tucks and shoulder stand squats etc, to take the pressure off said problems and allowing the trifecta to do its job.
    God I hope I'm making sense and not rambling like a loon lol.
    Hope you and your family are doing well

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks jon,
      I've learned that a lot of my aches and pains come from not having enough sleep and forcing myself to stick to a strict routine in an unstable lifestyle. Now I'm taking a more flexible approach, and implementing the strategies you mentioned and it's helps a great deal. Thank you!

    • @jon636374
      @jon636374 Před 4 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject cool. Thanks.

  • @totemthepole
    @totemthepole Před 5 lety

    Hm, link won't work...look up "stretching scientifically" by Thomas Kurz

  • @zach1054
    @zach1054 Před 5 lety

    How would you apply this to smaller joints like the wrist or ankle, specifically in extension? Is it simply pointing your fingers/toes upwards?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      Yep, that's a good place to start, also deep squats and lunges are very good for improving ankle mobility too

  • @sieger358
    @sieger358 Před 5 lety

    U r right.Flexibility(natural range of motion) is not stretching(pulling with external forces).It is like making a child do something he does not want.

  • @MariJ487
    @MariJ487 Před 4 lety

    Sooo fucking true man!!!

  • @kelelafucksmysoul4340
    @kelelafucksmysoul4340 Před 5 lety

    Im doin 5-10min of dynamic stretching every time i got time during my day. Do u think i can improve my flexibility with this “stretching grease the groove”? Im doin this for 1month alrdy and i got visible results!my goal now is achieving middle split,shoulders,hips mobility

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      yep, that's probably the best way to go about it. Just keep a little tension in the muscles you're stretching and you'll make even faster progress.

  • @imaginaryvayne9868
    @imaginaryvayne9868 Před 5 lety

    How would you create ankle dorsiflexion with this method? Have tried so much stretching but still nothing..

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 5 lety +1

      The best ankle flexion method I know of is deep lunges. getting into the deepest lunge you can as if you're trying to get your butt to the back of your heel.

    • @imaginaryvayne9868
      @imaginaryvayne9868 Před 5 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject Thanks a lot! I'll try that and see how it works for me. Working on it twice a week should be enough right? Keep up the good work!

  • @vanillaglue
    @vanillaglue Před 4 lety

    you got any good hamstring stretches that apply this technique?

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 4 lety

      yep, super simple, stand on one leg and lift the other leg straight out in front of you while keeping both legs locked and your hips square.

    • @vanillaglue
      @vanillaglue Před 4 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject awesome. I'll report in two weeks. Could you also please explain why my groin/hip pinches when I squat where the rectus femoris, sartorius, and TFL meet? I also feel this pain when I sit and lean forward then push knees out/rotate the femur laterally. I've tried side leg raises, couch stretch, adductor stretches and exercises... Everything i could think of. They provide temporarity relief, but the pain always comes back. Body weight squats help a bit, but not much. I dont know where im going wrong. Sometimes the pain connects to the inside of my knee. Looking forward to your reply and thanks for taking the time!
      I love your channel by the way! When I start working, I will support you! Keep up the incredible work.

    • @vanillaglue
      @vanillaglue Před 4 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject also, what is your opinion on OMAD and that Vegan strongman with the deadlift record? I saw your IF video and it helped me finetune my fasting. I seem to be feeling and performing much better by only eating in the afternoon and fasting thereafter, now im looking to take it up a notch.

    • @RedDeltaProject
      @RedDeltaProject  Před 4 lety

      NO opinion on my end, I don't know enough info to have one.
      As for the pinch in your hip, you may want to get that checked out with someone' who can be hands on and assess if there's something going on

    • @vanillaglue
      @vanillaglue Před 4 lety

      @@RedDeltaProject thanks for your honesty. As for the hip, it started withjumping into heavy squats after a long summer off. The MD wasnt very helpful, nor the physio. MD identified weak gluteus minimus/medius. So i've been at it, but no longterm relief. Im going to try various strength/stretch exercises and see the effects (i dont have the strength to do your spinning kick-hip one with the rod) Any suggestions where i can find more like the ones in this vid?

  • @clemarusjr
    @clemarusjr Před 5 lety +2

    Yep its confirmed ur saitama