6 Stretches To Test Your Flexibility!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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I LOVE the skill based approach to Flexibility. It’s all about what you can do with your body rather than ‘oh wow this hamstring can stretch a great deal’
If each skill is a point, how many points did you get?
1.) Deep Squat 00:51
2.) Toe Touch 02:23
3.) Shoulder Dislocations 03:34
4.) Back Bend 04:47
5.) Front Splits 05:24
6.) Middle Splits 06:41
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This video makes me feel super valuable! I’m not very sporty, but I’m flexy and it’s not commonly appreaciate it!! Thank youuu
Flexibility is a pillar in fitness and I WISH it was taken more seriously
@@MovementbyDavid flexibility is very important for many martial arts and gymnastics
@@mohamedhadi5633 dancing as well!
@eleanor rigby fitness goes for life too
Same here❤
I'm an asian. I born with deep squat skill and now I'm proud of it.
Every human is born being able to deep squat. just look at children, it's just that Asians tend to keep it because it's a position most common for them.
Same here 🤜🏻🤛🏻
im greek but so am i
I didn't realize how flexible I actually was until I went to PT for my hip and my therapist was impressed with some stuff. I attribute it to the fact I took ballet for many years as a child. Even though I've been sedentary most of my adult life, that early training never seemed to fully go away, I was shocked I could still kind of do a backbend at 28 after years of sitting on my butt.
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I did ballet when I was younger then moved onto gymnastics and general dance while I was in primary school, I'm still quite flexy as well :D
Now need ballet in my life like Jean Claude Van Damme
One of my first cues was getting the best score on the sit and reach test in high school despite being notoriously not athletic or interested in anything like that.
Then it came to getting into dance and yoga casually, and having like the one class I joined have the instructor remark on my hip flexibility just during a warmup stretch. Upon trying out a bunch of flexibility stuff on my untrained body, I'm starting to wonder if Im either gifted or have EDS
If you get flexible as a child you retain it very well for most of your life, or can at least reclaim the range quickly. Gaining flexibility you never had as an adult is a very uphill battle on the other hand
2 out of 6. I can squat and backbend like a mother fluffer but I can’t touch my toes without that stretch PAIN. And definitely no splits. Guess I got to watch more of your vids and start practicing 🫠🤷🏻♀️
Edit: I’d like to add (having now read other comments) that I used to be sooo flexible… dance was super helpful in that. Guess it’s motivating to have the phrase “use it or lose it” apply to yourself.
Same 2 out of 6 for me. I’ve also always been able to do that stretch where you touch your hands behind your back (I can basically give myself a handshake behind my back) but I can’t do shoulder dislocations like that.
Same 2 out of 6. Tried backbend first time, was able to do it, then, "how the fuck do i get down i shouldve used a mat"
I absolutely love your channel! Extremely informative and in-depth, but with enough goofiness to make it really entertaining also! Well done!
I found this video really cool because I’m always so disappointed at how much flexibility I’ve lost since I was a kid, but I legit didn’t know the deep squat was even a stretch. I thought everyone could do that
5 points! Been doing martial arts for 10+ years and the only thing that's consistently had me dumbfounded was the deep squat. Can't wait to see what videos you have in store for it!
Ooo!! That’s amazing! We’ll definitely fix that
idk man i can do it without practice 😂 im a slav and its commonly called a slavic squat so yuh
@@nedrosiof1 same
@@nedrosiof1 same
@@nedrosiof1 As a slavic person I was like that's a piece of cake. 😂
I watched this long ago. However, the more I get into stretching and flexibility, the more informative it becomes.
5 points! been dancing for 12+ years and still don’t have my middle split 🥲
Hey the middle splits is probably the hardest one on the list! Your bone structure also plays a role. I can’t wait to make a video about this one.
Just know that it is totally possible!
OMG same! Dancer, no middle split :(
Compared to other vloggers, youtubers, fitnessbloggers... who keep telling that everyone can learn a split in 30 minutes,
you are a truly an inspiration and role model.
Thank you for all your work and effort!
unfortunately only one point, but working my way up! Ever since I lost my ability to touch my toes due to injury, i decided to work until i finally got it back recently! Super exciting!
Oh man, I miss being flexible in my youth (I'm 38 now). Depression and weight gain sucks, but you've been inspiring me the past few weeks after stumbling upon your channel and I can deep squat again and actually raise myself up. Gettin' Flexy!
I hope you're continuing to stay flexy (or at least getting back into it - routine is hard with depression). I'm in the same boat and now you have a random internet buddy cheering you on!
@@moomicus3118 Hell yea! When I saw your comment this morning, I made sure to do some stretching just to make sure I get some in! Thanks friend!
You've got this!
Hey that's awesome to hear! Stay Flexy!
I'm 37 and I know your pain. I've mostly fixed my weight within the past four months (started at ~37% BMI, now probably closer to 30), but there's another half-year or so of recomp left to go (I work out at a gym, 3/week; 5/week soon). My depression from a 7-year relationship finally failing didn't last long (about 3 weeks), but the suicidal ideations are never pretty.
Personally, I highly recommend a gym membership (the social element is a nice bonus, but I mostly just enjoy lifting heavy and it's done wonders for my mood), but getting flexy is also sure to help as well.
Best of luck to you, friend.
- a Transylvanian gymbro
I just wanna thank you because you're the first and only person who made fitness interesting for me. As a kid I loved climbing trees and was incredibly flexy but that's not commonly appreciated or talked on mainstream fitness media. I feel like a child training new skills and I'm enjoying it as such while also improving my health. Thank you :,)
I have a gymnastics injury in my back and i want to back into dancing again. And im very happy for ur videos to be part of my repair journey.
I'm curious how you hurt your back? I recently had an l4-l5-s1 disc herniation. Been trying to avoid surgery at all cost. So stretching, working out, and diet have all been the staple of my recovery. your videos helped me explore some good stretches. Much appreciated.
4 points! The splits have always evaded me, and I know it's because of my hamstrings - I can feel that they are the part holding me back from accomplishing either of them.
Samee!!
As a bodybuilder, I realized very late how important flexibility is, even for weight lifting. Unfortunately due to my little flexibility for many years, I screwed up a bit my back and now I can't do deadlifts anymore. I'm trying to become more flexible but with little improvement. I subscribed hoping to get better! Thanks for your tips!
I'm a solid 2, deep squat and toe touch.
The best for deep squat are squats with extension, every rep up you stand on your toes.
can't wait for the ankle mobility video!! and shoulder... I am pretty okay with the rest. thank you for your beautiful content!
I recently have had alot more motivation and tried out a bunch of these for my knees, hips, and legs. Very helpful for people in the restaurant industry like myself.
It surprises me a bit how “naturally” flexible i am.
1.7ish points. Can do the shoulder thing. Can almost do the deep squat with my heels down
Thank You David, i'm healing scoliosis at 40 yrs old and you have been inspiring beyond measure. I can deep squat with the natives and pick shit up off the floor with eas3. Much love
This channel is so underrated. Awesome content!
Great vids. One little thing for yourself: you're not insane, you're young. As someone who has been doing martial arts for 35 years and tricking for over 15 years, I promise you the more you take care of your knees now, the more future you will thank you. Use a small knee pad or a Stay flexy shirt between your knee cap and the hard floor. Stay healthy 🤙
as an arthritic middle aged person, I d add a heel cushion while he's actively stretching front splits my heel hurts seeing him ;/
Ah martial arts. So good, but so tough on knees
What exactly do you mean? Whats ur recommendation!?
@@user-mj6qr2ky9dhe was worried about his knees since he does the exercises on the floor, and recommended putting something soft on the floor, so he doesn’t injure his knees
I can do all of them. I didn’t realize it, though. But omg I feel so good after doing them all! I’m going to make this part of my nightly bedtime routine. Thank you ❤
I’ve got a green belt in karate, and flexibility is key in this sport, as a kick to the head is worth 3 points, while to the upper body only two, and that one point can make the difference between winning and losing sometimes.
"Elbow to toe" this man is insane. Love it. Bold of him to assume i can do that.
Side split is just split and vertical/forward split is called straddle (this is what I heard and used as a kid lol)
I'm probably 0 points right now, but that doesn't mean it'd be like that forever. Love your videos!
I was at a 1 6 years ago! All I could do was touch my toes
This went from "things I can easily do" to "things I cannot every imagine myself doing", which is a nice alternatie ranking
The only one I don't have are the middle splits. Have not yet managed to get them, but I'll manage them someday
The deep squat is such a comfy position ☺️☺️
The coffee gremlin moment was gold. I found your videos recently and I love them! I’m on a weight loss journey, I’m almost under 300, down from being almost 400 in high school.
I’ve always been pretty flexible, but I’ve lost my splits and I want to get them back.
I have hypermobility, so investing in flexibility is a big think for me, and its so rare to find ppl that make content for flexibility and strength.Thank you a lot for this!
Hey! Can you make a 7 day routine stretching/flexibility for full body? Wanna get consistent stronger and flexible, not really into pumping iron but unlocking full body mobility. Thank you !!
This is the funniest and simply best workout video that I have ever seen. U deserve some kind of prize, like the golden spine or smth ❤
3,5 points because I can do a deep squat but it's not comfortable at all since my ankle flexibility is lousy; can't wait for you to make a video about it, it's the only thing i'm missing to have my deep squat! it's so frustrating because i'm naturally drawn to that position, it seems so comfy but my ankles juste don't want to bend enough 😭
Anyone suffers from pressure and vertigo trying out the back bend? 😢
4 points!! I will work hard to achieve spilts this year.
3 points! Spent my childhood and teens doing gymnasitcs, parkourz and rock climbing, but ive barelt excercised or stretched since enteirng adulthood 😅
You’re videos are soooo underrated. You’re pushing out great content.
Love your videos David, you make it desirable to be flexible. I am for sure going to make sure flexibility is a priority during my fitness journey.
Here is a random question for ya. My legs fall asleep when sitting on the ground with them folded. I am not in great shape and pretty heavy set. Would them falling asleep have anything to do with flexibility?
It has to do with blood flow circulation. And flexibility definitely plays a role in that. But a healthy heart and vascular system helps more. So doing stuff like cardio at least once a week is what can help change that! (And stretching the hips too)
At 40yo I'm on a mission to improve my flexibility, strength and stamina. I've never been particularly active aside from casual cycling, but I'm reasonably healthy. My main sticking point seems to be my knees, which have given me trouble every time I have tried to get more active!
happy to find out, I'm a 3.5 on your scale of flexibility (can't always do the back bend and never trained for splits)
I would get a whopping 1 point, for the deep squat. I think the only reason I learned to do that was because I used to bike regularly on a bicycle that had the pedals too close to the seat for me, so I was constantly stretching my knees and ankles on it, now I use it at work cause most of the product we use is on shelves below my knees.
I started my flexibility journey about two weeks ago and I've learned so much from you David! I'm at 4 points right now, I can't do either of the splits :p but I'll get there slowly but surely. Great video!
how is the journey going? Im starting now and Im curious:D
I'm in the same spot you were right now! I hope it's going well
Working on my flexibility with 46...funny,as a kid I did most of them without even thinking.
I love the ukulele play in the background...
Hey question: when i stretch, especially in the morning, my bones and fingers crack, or pop, hovewer you call it. They do it a lot. Is this normal?
I always considered myself extremely inflexible, mostly because of my legs, and I didn't realize how much more flexible I was in other areas than I was giving myself credit for until this
i've been doing gymnastics for 12 years and i have 5.5 points. i can't quite get my legs 180 degrees apart in middle splits, but i can go pretty far :)
3 points! I can't do any of the splits or touch my toes, but then again I never really stretch so the other ones is probably all thanks to genetics😅
5 points. I've always been fairly flexible, if heavy-set.
The one test I really couldn't do was the middle split - I maxed out at about 80 degrees. With some focused training, perhaps that might improve within the next few months; that would be nice.
i can do all except the middle split which i was never really able to get cause it feels like my hip joints are gonna break and it probably has a lot to do with genetics but i don't want to use it as an excuse ig soo can't wait for the video on middle splits
I have 5 points i am super flexible. Thank you mobility david
4/6 the last two from the test were the hardest for me
I'm a bigger guy 6'3 250+. I can do most except the last two. Of course and unfortunately with a bit of discomfort.
middle split and backbend are a no no for me, but i'm almost there with the front split
Watching this sitting on my heels, knees complete closed, back straight... Only 3 points for me, tho. Back muscles too weak to hold bridge; no splits for me.
Can I do the types of stretches and movements you show on your channel if I’m hyper mobile? I just figured it out due to having significant back and joint pain in my early 20s; now I’m trying to I guess develop the musculature around my joints to provide stability…
Now that I think of it, how can you do all of this stuff without experiencing soreness or aching? Cus I can do most of these movements without any pain but at the end of every day I’m sore all over, even if I haven’t done much of anything that day.
I got 1/2/3 and working on 4 and 6. 😁👍
Thanks for the cool vids.
4 points! My shoulders do *not* go back for some inconceivable reason and I’m still training my middle split, but I’ve got all the other stuff down!
Flexibility doesn't seem like a useful skill until you actually need it. Im currently working on the renovation of a bridge and sometimes we need to go inside where the only access are 32"/800mm holes at hip height. I personally have no problem stepping through them with my tool belt but my partner has to take out his toolbelt and it takes a good 15 sec despite the fact that we're both 28 and similar body composition
I could do all of these minus the back bend (due to lack of muscles to hold myself up) But mine is a bit of a cheat. I have EDS (only found out a couple years ago) which means my ligaments are too stretchy, to the point of not holding my body together properly. But with more muscle training on these hopefully I can postpone my body falling apart as I get older. As a kid I just thought I was flexible.
0:12 I've always been able to clasp my hands diagonally across my back so I never got what people meant by "that spot" until recently
4 points! I've been doing parkour for years, my gym had me do a lot of stretching and odd movement exercises before classes. I've never tried learning any splits though, guess I've gotta get on it
3 1/2 ish? the first four have gotten worse through university and now Its more difficult to pick them back up, but rn i am back to 90% on all of them. never been able to do splits in any diection
but this year i am determined to make that happen. Currently taking ballet classes and heck would it be amazing if i could get that turnout worked out so my splits get deeper^^
Which question comes to my mind while watching this: Are you warmed up for this or can you do this stuff while you are cold? I know that I can touch my toes with my elbow when I'm warm, know sitting in front of the PC there is a gap of 10cm. Front splits too, warm I can do them until I have a gap of 3-5cm, cold I wouldn't try it in fear of injury.
If I'm getting into flexibility would you suggest to work on these skills first and in this order?
These are all great goals. I recommend picking 1-3 of your favorites and focusing on them! Keep it simple so it’s achievable
Please, make a program with all the exercises you have shared. I want to train as you and have all your abilities XD. So we can be like you!! Gracias =)
I fell down the stairs at the train station the other day and I caught myself perfectly on instinct in a 3/4 wheel! Who knows what damage I would have caused myself if I hadn't stayed flexy
5/6! Pretty proud of myself
I have been to PT twice for my tight hip flexors and rounded shoulders and was given routines that i do semi regularly. I was wondering what routines you would reccomend for those 2 issues? Thank you love all your content.
6/6 I've always been super flexible but it definitely helps that i did dance for a couple years when I was younger
I can touch my toes. My back and hips are GARBAGE. I think it’s because of scoliosis. 😅
I love your content!!! I hope one of these times you could do some guided stretches to work different areas. 😊
And MAYBE one day I could do a proper backbend 😂
4 points! Can't do either of the splits 🥲
5\6 IM SOO HAPPY JUST NEED TI PRACTICE THE MIDDLE SPLITS
I misunderstood what you said about the toe touch against a wall. So I basically tried to do the toe touch with my heels also against the wall and almost tipped over, and was like ok that's impossible. Then I rewatched the video and saw you had your heels away from the wall (or, well, fridge). Makes more sense 😂
5 of them .the middle split i learnd before the other split. backband is easy to . also with hands on floor XD.
"Bold of you to assume I make money from this." 😂
How efficient is stretching multiple muscles at the same time? For example stretching your wrists while you do stretching for a leg etc.
Highly effective.
2 out of 6
Deep squat: easy (although my knees hurt but for different reasons)
Shoulder dislocation: fine (i also can grab my hands together in the back like you showed quite easily)
Everything else: currently belongs to the realm of dreams
I just love this guy
Anyone else watch this on the floor and do all the stretches with him? lol
i thought i am gonna push the like button, but it turns out i already did it the first time around
Zero point sadly, im sorry to bother you but can you make a full stretch rotein for touching my toes 😢, I'm what you can call a rock if i talk about my flexibility, I really appreciate your help and all the hard work you put on your video .
Sorry if my English is bad but I'm from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 and it's my second language 😅
I'm happy that I have four points, but I'm really motivated to practice flexibility. To me stretching makes you feel instantly great. Thank you!!!
My knees were so good and flex but then I broke my tibiahead in the most complex way... I really need to keep practicing just to see if it helps to get back to the last state
Which playlist is the one that has all 6 of these exercises more in depth? I can't find it for some reason.
3/6 unfortunately i went inflexible since the end of primary school, so i stopped being able to do any of the splits and my back’s as weak as an old man after the backbend
I would have negative -9 points. I'm so unflexy I actually hurt other people when I stretch.
damn i never realized, that im actually very flexibel. Thank you David.
Talking about usefulness of these stretches/mobility, all of them are super useful in climbing! Even the split! Have you ever tried? You'd be great
I have never really trained flexibility all my life and i was able to do all without the splits. And i think the splits i did terrible on. But the rest was okay. Maybe i am naturally a bit more föexy and could really bring it to shine with a bit of training :))
I can do all of this except splits, mostly because I’m too scared to try at my weight. I need to lose a lot of water and fat weight
Don't guess we're getting those videos on each?
I could do them all comfortably except the split! I want to learn how to do those so I can score 6 points. Not bad for 33 years old 😊
Ps. I thought it was really cool of you to suggest alternatives to people with big bellies
5, I’m a dancer but I’ve always been trash at shoulder dislocation lmao
I can do the middle split for about 2-5sec honestly. I guess I'm pretty flexy yeyyy
My favorite compliment I ever indirectly received was when the head of the community theatre department leaned over to the director while watching me pretend to be an apeshit zombie onstage and whispered "Damn, she's limber"
Does dynamic stretching have a place in the routine for those of us with hypermobility based joint instability? Or is it just too great a risk of dislocation/subluxation?