We tend to underestimate the warm-up portion of training. Athletes often find it boring to get the body moving when they know an adrenaline-pumping WOD or max snatch lay ahead. While it’s understandable wanting to skip ahead to the main event, a thorough warm-up can’t be dismissed. It’s crucial for preparing your body for fitness, maximizing efficiency, and protecting you from injury. Your warm-up will vary based on your workout, but Marcus Filly has the perfect approach if you’re getting ready to do some fast and heavy lifting.

?Ready CNS?? . ??How do Warm Ups fit into your training life? We are prepared to elevate the game in this topic. @functional.bodybuilding is bringing something special to you this week. STAY TUNED! . ?How do we get our brains to wake up for a training session? Why is that important? Well if your going to be lifting loads fast, you will need your brain to be engaged. . ?Skipping, jumping, and throwing are great ways to get the wires in your nervous system firing! Like a classic car we gotta warm up before full speed! . B Skips High Knees Butt Kickers Seated straight leg Box Jump weighted soccer throw in . #lookgoodmovewell #functionalbodybuilding #awakentrainingseries . . #lookgoodmovewell #functionalbodybuilding #awakentrainingseries

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