These lessons are invaluable - this was unthinkable to me ..still challenging and have to modify. The other day I got down into a deep lunge - it was ugly but even attempting this was unthinkable just a few weeks ago. Two years after a osteo diagnosis/ surgery diagnosis and spasms that caused so much pain and nausea- to an ugly deep lunge …heck, I can hang out in a chair and stand too! Very very grateful- Thank you Tom and Jenny and Crew!!!
Whadoosh! 😂 Jenni looks like barely holding her laugh, it looks like something funny was cut out from video!😅 Or it's the whadoosh from the beginning in prolonged action 😆
I used this in my seniors Tai Chi class as a warm up. The students had two folding chairs, they used one as the couch and used one to balance. They could slide the one used for balance out as they got more confident.
If you're that immobile or can't get down to the ground to do these. I've been doing something similar in a stairwell using the 2nd or 3rd stair to put my foot on and the wall ahead of me to support my upper body.
@@TomMorrison I've found leaning away from the internally rotated leg, almost like thoracic bridge gives a nice stretch in that flexor and lower ab area yes.
Nice mate, I was putting my knee on the bench before like a mug trying to stretch my hip flexor, , now I've put my foot there the stretch is noticeable.
@@TomMorrison I found wiggling around and tensing in areas before the stretch feels noticeably tight is the magic kinda routine rather than static stretching. Gone from not being able to touch my toes and barely comfortably having feet more than shoulder width apart to nearly half splits and hand under heels standing position in under 3 weeks. That said I've got obsessed and probably stretched at least over 15 hours a week distracted on netflix binges in that time.
I appreciate your knowledge & use it to improve my mobility. Most of the stretches are geared towards bigger body parts. Could you also include stretches for the ankle, achilles tendon, foot etc.- i.e. the smaller parts that also “get stuck”. Thank you.
I think the hipflexors get blamed unfairly. Doesn't new evidence suggest that if you sit all day, the hip flexors are tight because they are weak? I have heard you need to lengthen through strengthening this muscle
You definitely do! Lengthen & Strengthen is one of out mottos! Have you seen this (horrible) hip flexor Strengthener? ruclips.net/video/8RCAM1pg9zE/видео.htmlsi=VP0I1pbfJ_Bloxuj
I’ve been told you should be able to squeeze your glutes in this position but I just cannot… should I squeeze my glutes from the start and go as far as I can with that?
My hip flexors would tighten right back up after this stretch UNTIL I started strengthening them doing stuff like seated leg lifts, l-sit, or reverse squats. Turns out the reason hip flexors tighten up isn’t just because of sitting. It’s ultimately because they’re weak. Your brain knows this so keeps them stiff to prevent direct injury. Strengthen and lengthen! That’s the key 🔑
I can stretch the hip flexors daily and they just dont seem to want to relax. I do not sit for a living and i hardly sit all day. What donyou have to do to get the flexibility to stick?
Could be more a symptom of weakness elsewhere so it’s not the flexors that need addressed, hit up our hips playlist and look for anything that you absolutely suck at, that’ll be the most beneficial things to work on!
Depends on the severity of it, best thing to do is listen to the feedback from your body! Keep your hips & pelvis tucked under to help keep the pressure on the hip rather than stretching to torso!
Could you show an easier version of it or link a video? For me the exercise doesn't involve too much tension on the quads and hips!! Definitely need more mobility in the hips thx lot my Hero 💪🦾
These lessons are invaluable - this was unthinkable to me ..still challenging and have to modify. The other day I got down into a deep lunge - it was ugly but even attempting this was unthinkable just a few weeks ago. Two years after a osteo diagnosis/ surgery diagnosis and spasms that caused so much pain and nausea- to an ugly deep lunge …heck, I can hang out in a chair and stand too! Very very grateful- Thank you Tom and Jenny and Crew!!!
This is amazing! You legend 💪💪
@@TomMorrison 😅 Thank you
The pain in my left knee was GONE after trying these stretches. Amazing!
Fantastic!! Keep it up! 😄
Amazing how one stretch can change everything, keep it up!
Whadoosh and this stretch feels really good!!!!
Yeah! Especially if you have been sitting for a long time!
Mannnnnnn where in the UK are you. I would love to meet you in person eventually. This channel is saving my body lol. Literally.
Northern ireland 😁 we've just finished our last in-person event for the year, but I do video calls & personal coaching on our website!
@@TomMorrison definitely going to have a look. Told my wife about you too. Starting the stretches together.
Whadoosh! 😂 Jenni looks like barely holding her laugh, it looks like something funny was cut out from video!😅 Or it's the whadoosh from the beginning in prolonged action 😆
Could have been any of the above😂😂
I used this in my seniors Tai Chi class as a warm up. The students had two folding chairs, they used one as the couch and used one to balance. They could slide the one used for balance out as they got more confident.
Awesome!!
That really drives you insane-a-ah-Ane!!!! Let's do the time warp again!!!!🎶❤😂
If you're that immobile or can't get down to the ground to do these.
I've been doing something similar in a stairwell using the 2nd or 3rd stair to put my foot on and the wall ahead of me to support my upper body.
Perfect!!
We do this in yin yoga with variations, hold 3-5 min., game changer and you feel so good when done.
Thank you so much for all of you content. Especially hip mobility. 35year old male from US
You're welcome!!
We need to watoosh absolutely. 😊
Fabulous 👌 👏
Thanks I need this right now!! 🙏
I've been working on the whadoosh in 90/90 as struggling with normal couch stretch with sciatica.
Hopefully they help!
@@TomMorrison I've found leaning away from the internally rotated leg, almost like thoracic bridge gives a nice stretch in that flexor and lower ab area yes.
Jenny! Your so flexible 😮😊
She says thank you!
Nice mate, I was putting my knee on the bench before like a mug trying to stretch my hip flexor, , now I've put my foot there the stretch is noticeable.
Awesome! It’s good to get a good wiggle in while you’re in it! 😄
@@TomMorrison
I found wiggling around and tensing in areas before the stretch feels noticeably tight is the magic kinda routine rather than static stretching.
Gone from not being able to touch my toes and barely comfortably having feet more than shoulder width apart to nearly half splits and hand under heels standing position in under 3 weeks.
That said I've got obsessed and probably stretched at least over 15 hours a week distracted on netflix binges in that time.
That's... INSANE!
Insanely awesome 😎
@@TomMorrison The price of a Time Warp, that is. 😀
I appreciate your knowledge & use it to improve my mobility. Most of the stretches are geared towards bigger body parts. Could you also include stretches for the ankle, achilles tendon, foot etc.- i.e. the smaller parts that also “get stuck”. Thank you.
We have lots of ankle & foot stuff on our channel, even a Foot & Ankle playlist! 😁
Be nice and strieight I love his accent
Thanks so much!
Let's do the time warp again.
👍👍
I think the hipflexors get blamed unfairly. Doesn't new evidence suggest that if you sit all day, the hip flexors are tight because they are weak? I have heard you need to lengthen through strengthening this muscle
You definitely do! Lengthen & Strengthen is one of out mottos! Have you seen this (horrible) hip flexor Strengthener? ruclips.net/video/8RCAM1pg9zE/видео.htmlsi=VP0I1pbfJ_Bloxuj
Long live Da North!
Haha! Just getting in that position...needs a demi. 👍
I’ve been told you should be able to squeeze your glutes in this position but I just cannot… should I squeeze my glutes from the start and go as far as I can with that?
Yeah that works! Or try without the back foot on anythjng, or even try just squeezing the glutes while standing at first!
My hip flexors would tighten right back up after this stretch UNTIL I started strengthening them doing stuff like seated leg lifts, l-sit, or reverse squats.
Turns out the reason hip flexors tighten up isn’t just because of sitting. It’s ultimately because they’re weak. Your brain knows this so keeps them stiff to prevent direct injury.
Strengthen and lengthen! That’s the key 🔑
Yeah for sure!! Lengthen then Strengthen is one of our mottos 😁
❤
I can stretch the hip flexors daily and they just dont seem to want to relax. I do not sit for a living and i hardly sit all day. What donyou have to do to get the flexibility to stick?
Could be more a symptom of weakness elsewhere so it’s not the flexors that need addressed, hit up our hips playlist and look for anything that you absolutely suck at, that’ll be the most beneficial things to work on!
OMG that would destroy my hip flexors!
Have you tried it? 😊
I cannot get into the first position... 😭
Try this variation! ruclips.net/video/-POi2cpOnjw/видео.htmlsi=A0iOOOPMs9-kA4hc
What exercises help with prolapse?
you'd be best speaking with someone who can see you in person & judge the severity of your prolapse :)
I started doing these but I’m getting uncomfortable from potential hernia. Are there any exercises/stretches you recommend for hernias?
Depends on the severity of it, best thing to do is listen to the feedback from your body! Keep your hips & pelvis tucked under to help keep the pressure on the hip rather than stretching to torso!
Yup can't do any of this
you can build up to it! Search for Tom Morrison Bed Stretch!
@@TomMorrison Thanks! My major culprit is sitting infront of the PC too long 😩
Could you show an easier version of it or link a video? For me the exercise doesn't involve too much tension on the quads and hips!! Definitely need more mobility in the hips thx lot my Hero 💪🦾
Try this one! You can do it on your bed 😁 ruclips.net/video/-POi2cpOnjw/видео.htmlsi=dqpJ1H2b4V0CdAAF