Workout Warm-up!

Here’s a gentle 5-minute workout warm-up to get your body moving!

Perform one or both of the following warm-ups before you get started, or simply do a light cardio warm-up instead.

Warming up helps avoid injury and can enable you to perform even better for maximum results!

5 min each

Foam Roller, Mat, Broomstick (Can use resistance bands instead)

Print workout

5 Minute Self Myofascial Release

Foam Roller Quads & TFL (Single Leg)

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

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Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

IT Band Foam Roller

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

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Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

Adductor Foam Roll

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

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Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

Glute Foam Rolling

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

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Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

Foam Roller Calves

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds

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Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds

Upper Back Foam Roller

Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

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Sets: 1

Reps: 15 - 30 Seconds per side

Dynamic Warm-Up for Mobility and Muscle Activation

Thoracic Extensions on Foam Roller

Sets: 1

Reps: 6 - 8

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Sets: 1

Reps: 6 - 8

Hip Bridges

Sets: 1

Reps: 8 - 10

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Sets: 1

Reps: 8 - 10

Downward Dog to Heel Drop 4x to Push-Up

Sets: 1

Reps: 4 - 6

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Sets: 1

Reps: 4 - 6

Squat to Stand

Sets: 1

Reps: 6 - 8

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Sets: 1

Reps: 6 - 8

Dynamic Hip Flexor Stretch

Sets: 1

Reps: 6 - 8 Each side

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Sets: 1

Reps: 6 - 8 Each side

Bonus Warm-up (If you have time)

Alternating Reverse Lunge & Warrior Twists

Sets: 1

Reps: 8

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Sets: 1

Reps: 8

Side Lunge Dynamic Stretch

Sets: 1

Reps: 8

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Sets: 1

Reps: 8

Shoulder Dislocations with Dowel

Sets: 1

Reps: 8

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Sets: 1

Reps: 8

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