The big toe is vital for mobility, balance, and explosiveness on the mats. Here are some ideas that can help with reducing injury and improving resiliency.
I utilize the @functional_range_conditioning system to improve mobility and also strength.

In this video, Dr. Mike Peikarski and I discuss the benefits of solo and partner drills as part of skill acquisition and the rehab process after an injury.

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Single Arm Shoulder Swimmers are great for multiple reasons.
1. Shoulder warm-up and mobility
2. Loading the arm planted on the ground gets the muscles working

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How To Fix Tight and Weak Hips (Part 3) – Side-Lying Resisted Clam Shells

Use a band to help recruit the top hip while stabilizing on the bottom leg and forearm.

This exercise is a great way to activate the hips and work stability.

2-3 sets of 8-12 reps

How To Fix Tight and Weak Hips – Part 2 – Standing Resisted Clam Shells

When you’re dealing with tightness and weakness in the hips, adding a balance component to the training is great for muscle recruitment as well as incorporating a band.

This exercises checks a lot of boxes because you are adding a “closed-chain” (foot planted on the ground) exercises for stability and balance as well as an “open-chain” (foot not connected to a surface) for muscle activation.

This is a tough and very useful stability and general leg strengthening exercises important for healthy hips.

Hamstring Injury and Recovery Tips – Part 3

Joint mobility is important to the recovery of the muscle tissue.

Thoracic Extension Over A Foam Roller – this exercise is great for opening up a stiff mid back.

2 sets of 5 repetitions

Warm up the shoulders with infinity swimmers.
2 sets of 5 repetitions.

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If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

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Strengthening exercises for wrist pain.

3 Easy warm up exercises for the shoulders.

1. Pull Aparts x15
2. Shoulder External Rotation x 15
3. Chest Press with Scapular Protraction x15

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If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

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Check this easy elbow warm up.

5 repetitions.

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If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

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Try using a foam roller to dynamically stretch the hip flexors.

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If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

***Check out my hip course and warm-up series available now at https://www.grapplingrx.com/
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One of my favorite movements for the spine and hips is “The World’s Greatest Stretch.” I love to add a dynamic hip flexor and hamstring mobility component to make this a more complete mobility sequence.

3-5 reps per side, 3-5 second holds

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If you’re interested in working with me for a movement assessment and a unique joint mobility training program that has been integral in improving the joint health, strength, and mobility of my clients and myself, reach out at jiujitsutherapist@gmail.com to set up a free call.

***Check out my hip course and warm-up series available now at https://www.grapplingrx.com/
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