Check out this quick and simple dynamic exercise / stretch a try that I’ve been enjoying doing as one of my leg day warmups. Perform this movement for 1 minute, aiming to improve your range of motion with each repetition. Complete 2-3 sets, adjusting based on how you feel. Doing this dynamic stretch will improve your leg day workouts by increasing your ankle, hip, hip flexor, and even back mobility. It is important to include mobility into your routine as it will allow you to have better form, s

Dynamic vs. Passive Stretching Dynamic stretching is about movement. You’re actively moving through your range of motion, which prepares your joints and muscles for activity. That’s why it’s best before a workout or sport—it wakes up your nervous system and boosts circulation. Passive stretching is about stillness. You relax into a position and let gravity do the work, helping lengthen tissue and calm the body down. It’s best after training when your muscles are warm and more pliable. Use both i