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Methods for Improving Flexibility in Stiff and Tight Bodies
The use of yoga blocks and stretch straps combined can be effective in accommodating reduced range of motion for those who are incredibly tight with their back, glutes and hamstrings. The blocks and stretch straps can provide stiff and tight people an opportunity to address and alleviate their flexibility problems and start progressing the right way.
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This podcast episode discusses the use of stretch straps for improving flexibility, especially for runners and athletes.
27:40 - 30:29 (02:48)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the use of stretch straps for improving flexibility, especially for runners and athletes. They also talk about a man named Matt who started training for his health after a doctor told him he would not survive without exercise, and an inspiring Instagram account called "Matt's Train" that promotes fitness.
ChapterMethods for Improving Flexibility in Stiff and Tight Bodies
Episode#180: The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training, Part Two — Home Equipment, Weighted Stretches, and Muscle-Ups
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Using stretch straps and yoga blocks can help people with reduced range of motion increase flexibility and progress in their workouts.
30:29 - 32:50 (02:21)
Summary
Using stretch straps and yoga blocks can help people with reduced range of motion increase flexibility and progress in their workouts. These tools can also help prevent compensations and postural problems caused by inflexibility.
ChapterMethods for Improving Flexibility in Stiff and Tight Bodies
Episode#180: The Secrets of Gymnastic Strength Training, Part Two — Home Equipment, Weighted Stretches, and Muscle-Ups
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This transcript discusses how to use yoga blocks for people who have tight hamstrings and glutes, in order to help them sit correctly, work with hip and leg stretches, pike pulses and how to elevate the heel of the straight leg on top of the block.
32:50 - 36:24 (03:33)
Summary
This transcript discusses how to use yoga blocks for people who have tight hamstrings and glutes, in order to help them sit correctly, work with hip and leg stretches, pike pulses and how to elevate the heel of the straight leg on top of the block.