Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Full Body Static Stretching Routine
This is the routine I have decided to incorporate into all my programs. Each of the stretches is demonstrated here. Have a look at the page on this blog entitled "Static Stretching Routine".
Print it off and keep it around so you don't forget any stretches! This is a twice-daily routine and it should become part of your daily routine like eating and cleaning your teeth! It will help you avoid injury, strengthen your muscles, and focus your mind for the days ahead.
Static Stretching Routine
Static Stretching Routine
Here are a list of the exrecises to include in your daily stretching routine.
The routine is demonstrated in the Blog Post - "Full Body Static Stretching Routine", which follows this post. Watch the demo and LEARN the stretches!!!
Hold each pose for 15 seconds AND repeat twice on each side.
1. Quad stretch
2. Hamstring Stretch
3. Calf stretch A (Middle of Calf)
4. Calf Stretch B (Lower calf)
5. Outer Hips
6. Hips and Glutes
7. Latisimus Dorsi
8. Rear Shoulder/Upper back
9. Chest
10. Triceps
11. Shoulders
12. Hip Flexors
13. Lower Back
14. Back
15. Iliotibial Band
Remember!
THINK WHILE YOU STRETCH!
IN THE MORNING - FOCUS YOUR MIND ON WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE THAT DAY
IN THE EVENINGS - FOCUS ON WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED THAT DAY AND WHAT YOU WANT TO TRY AND ACHIEVE TOMORROW.
PRACTICE THIS EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU STRETCH! THIS WILL HAVE A MASSIVE IMPACT ON YOUR TRAINING EFFORTS AND EVENTUALLY ON YOUR GAME PREPARATION.
The routine is demonstrated in the Blog Post - "Full Body Static Stretching Routine", which follows this post. Watch the demo and LEARN the stretches!!!
Hold each pose for 15 seconds AND repeat twice on each side.
1. Quad stretch
2. Hamstring Stretch
3. Calf stretch A (Middle of Calf)
4. Calf Stretch B (Lower calf)
5. Outer Hips
6. Hips and Glutes
7. Latisimus Dorsi
8. Rear Shoulder/Upper back
9. Chest
10. Triceps
11. Shoulders
12. Hip Flexors
13. Lower Back
14. Back
15. Iliotibial Band
Remember!
THINK WHILE YOU STRETCH!
IN THE MORNING - FOCUS YOUR MIND ON WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE THAT DAY
IN THE EVENINGS - FOCUS ON WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED THAT DAY AND WHAT YOU WANT TO TRY AND ACHIEVE TOMORROW.
PRACTICE THIS EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU STRETCH! THIS WILL HAVE A MASSIVE IMPACT ON YOUR TRAINING EFFORTS AND EVENTUALLY ON YOUR GAME PREPARATION.
Welcome!
And so the journey begins! I hope you enjoy reading all the articles and having a look at all the videos and presentations I am going to show you here. Some of the stuff is basic and everyone can find useful - some of the stuff will be more advanced and specific to particular types of players (all-rounders, spinners, fast bowlers, batters etc)
In any case I hope you find the things you see here useful in your cricket development!
All the best!
JH
And remember you can share this stuff with your mates and comment on any of the posts you read - positive and negative comments are welcome - just keep it polite! I want this site to be a place wjhere cricketers and coaches can converse with each other so we ALL become better!
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