Knee CARs (controlled articular rotations) are a great way to improve mobility in the knees and perform a warm up as well.

Perform 5 reps per side.

♦️Half Kneeling Open Book Stretch♦️

♦️Start in half kneeling with a yoga block between the far knee and wall.

♦️Keep contact with wall with near side arm.

♦️Reach out and back with other arm for a great chest opener and trunk mobility movement.

♦️Perform 5-10 reps for 3-5 second holds on both sides.

Using a resistance band can be really helpful as part of a warmup and activating the muscles in the shoulders to get you prepped for training and lifting. Check out the sequence with Shoulder Dislocates as well as 3-Way Pull Aparts.

1-2 sets of 5-10 repetitions

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Effective Mobility and Warm Up for the Knees

Try these mobility drills to improve knee health, mobility, and warm up the knees.

5 reps per exercise at a slow pace.

Shoulder opener for shoulder and back tightness.

90-90 Back Leg Lift with Rotation

This mobility drill improves hip muscle activation, end-range control, and hamstring flexibility.

End-range activation and mobility drills are excellent for improving joint and muscle function.

Super useful drill for BJJ and grappling!

2 sets of 5-10 repetitions

3 Exercises To Open The Hips (Tight Groin Fix)

1. Wide Stance Side Leans x5 repetitions
2. Kneeling Lateral Lunge x5 repetitions
3. Adductor Rock Backs x5 repetitions

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

2 sets of 5 repetitions

1. Wide stance side leans 2 x 30 seconds
2. Half Kneeling Lateral Lunges 5 x 5 seconds
3. Adductor Rock Backs 5 x 5 seconds

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BJJ solo drill working on hip mobility with the hip switch into the combat base position.

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Try these leg swings for a dynamic hip and leg warm up.

Lunge mobility using a belt.

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This is my go-to sequence before and after BJJ training.

1. Shoulder circle at wall
2. Open Book Stretch
3. Hamstring-Lunge Stretch

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Pigeon Stretch with rotation is useful for mobility and activation of the hip.