Mobility warm-up

Gym (men) / Popular

Prepare shoulders, hips, ankles, and spine for productive lifting sessions.

What coaches agree on

  • Begin with a few minutes of light cardio - enough to break a light sweat, around 5 to 10 minutes - to raise your body temperature before you start lifting-specific prep.
  • Warm up with dynamic movements that take your joints through the motion you're about to train, saving long static stretches for after your session.