There are studies that proves static stretching before a physical activity isn't good and can lead to injuries and is better to be used after physical activities instead. Experts recommend dynamic stretches instead. I believe Dr. Kyle brown has a lot of videos talking about this and shares exercises tailored to skateboarding
(I've been stretching & skating since grade 7, & I'm 38 now) What sense does that make?? Stretching, before physical activity, is...bad? Helll no, stretching before is 100% good. Static, dynamic, any kind. This is bad info to spread. You just don't want to...do some harsh static-stretches straight-cold without doing ANY cardio'ish-type warm-up, to get your body warm & loose 1st. Always do some cardio, light-jog etc, for 5minutes minimum 1st. I never stretch without doing that 1st. Never had a problem.
Yeah the physiotherapists we have for our manual handling courses says dynamic stretching is the best. They also said warm up is the best way to reduce risk of injury and 'flossing' your muscles when you start building up tension in muscle groups.
@@Pat_Gunter you literally just disagreed but then confirmed original commenters point that static stretching cold is bad… even you admit that you need a slight warmup before static stretching….
44 here I stretch after skating and only foam roll if im sore. I skate every morning before work 2hrs. Im going to definitely try your sitting split stretch! I tend to get tight same places you have mentioned
hey Ben, did I miss the video that explains why you are skating/building a park on a tennis court? curiosity is killing me. any info is much appreciated. thanks Ben!
Feel your pain just hit 47 yesterday. Keep on rolling Kevin. Pace yourself and enjoy man. Just stay humbl3 as you dog on fellow skaters. That’s the key. Lol
Lol I legit thought that was soil at the beginning there. I love warming up on transition also, too bad there aren’t many mini ramps at the parks around here. Stretching after is probably the best for sure. But I’ve just been doing yoga every morning/before skating, it works for me right now. Great video Ben =)
Stretching "cold" is a really bad idea. I read a medical study long ago that cited decreased performance and increased injury associated with stretching before activity among professional athletes. I tested it on myself over the course of a year in my weekly pickup hockey game and my anecdotal results were dramatic, winning more races to the puck, sucking less wind, and reduced soreness after. I started to do yoga to improve my flexibility for the kind of aggressive multi-day sea kayaking I enjoy, where posture and form in rough conditions can mean the difference between getting home sore but safe and not getting home. I just picked up street skating as I push toward age 50 and I feel the landings in my glutes and lower back as my ollies gain height, but I believe that is overuse-from-enthusiasm and bad cushioning in my shoes. My takeaway: stretching is its own workout; find a daily stretching routine as you age and stick with it. Your videos are inspiring.
yes- I was in competitive swimming for 12 plus years and every coach and PT I had during that time strongly encouraged dynamic stretches (i.e. repetitive movements with very little time under extension) before a workout and only doing static stretches (what we think of as stretching) after the workout when muscles are loose
I’m 47. I use a massage gun fitness bands, jump rope and dynamic stretches before I step on my board. It’s takes about 10 - 15 minutes. It’s so exhausting lol. Then I skate for 90 minutes. Thanks Ben for all the inspiration. You kill.
I honestly do the no comply 180 then the no pop fakie front shov almost every warm up. idk why but they just go together well. My friend ki told me you get ur age in min to warm up give or take a few
Hi Dan! 😂 I'm 40. That would be a ridiculous warmup. However, I will say, sometimes it can take about 40 min to really get in the zone and start trying hard tricks but I would say it takes me 20 min to properly warm up
@@bendegros yeah im about to hit 35 myself and sometimes 35 min is most of the skating im gonna get in. but i try not to let myself get too froggy jumping down stuff til i been skating for awhile even if i feel like im ready to go.
Stretching the legs and the calfs before and after skateboarding to get enough workout training from skateboarding sessions! I am just subscribed to your channel 💯👍🔔🙏⭐💪🏆🐐
My routine which involves 6 days on my feet at work and 3-5 days skating a week at 27 is full body stretch in the morning with alot of hips. Some dynamic mobility movement and light plyometrics before my session whenever that be (usually later before dark) and then a cool down stretch session with spine decompression after the session when I get home. Then foam roll before bed and unless I eat like crap and don't drink water and get enough sleep I always feel like I can skate the next day even after a long day in the restaurant. SKATE OR DIE love the video ben!
I’m the same bro, started skating again at 27 and have no one to skate with. I really enjoy a flat ground sesh by myself, grinding on learning new tricks but it would be cool to find a community of older skaters that are new/ getting back into it.
Man, watching your videos is like meditation. 😁 You seem to be such a humble guy, you shred at skating and the editing of your videos makes me think you´ve been doing this your whole life. I love watching your content (and other skateboarders as well) and it inspired me to create my own channel just 2 months ago... (because there are so few of them on youtube) 😅 I suck at skateboarding and above all at video editing, but at least i have so much fun doing it and that´s what matters to me. I think i just wanna say THANK YOU Ben. ❤ And btw. great video, as usual
Even though I maintain good fitness (I run 3 times a week, don't smoke, don't drink), I have to stretch before and after skating to feel good both on the board, but also so I don't ache to high hell the next day! When you approach 40, it becomes even more important to look after yourself if you want to keep skating and keep progressing :)
I always stretch first then do warm up for any sport, basketball, baseball or skating. I need to start stretching after though! I usually just walk afterwards to stretch it out and cool down
My personal rule is warm up muscles before exercise. Stretch for increased flexibility at other times. I like your rational for stretching straight after the sesh though. In my opinion stretches immediately before exercise can temporarily weaken connective tissue, destabilise joints and increase the likelihood of injury.
I love this little park you've converted from a tennis court. I always used to stretch my hips and back every morning, regardless if I was skating but I used to do it every day but got lazy. This has made me realise I need to start again.
38 years old here. I stretch very different. Doesn't matter. We all got different injuries and bodies. Find out what works for you and don't be embarrassed to stretch at the park. You might see me stretching next to some groms hucking themselves down stairs and some teenagers spray painting next to a crack head.Anything goes at the skatepark. Old man stretching and adds to the flavor.
I restarted skating in my 30s during Covid and if I don't stretch BEFORE I skate... my tendons snap like harp-strings Like, it's literally NOT an option for me. Like Ben said, it's the last thing I wanna do when I arrive at the park... but I have no choice.
This is exactly how I skate. I warm up for Probly 5 mins chill skating haha. Then I start doing basic tricks. Then if there’s people shredding I’ll try to throw down.
Hey Ben, I'm going to Vancouver for a week and I'm planning to hit a park. What are some good beginner friendly parks in vancouver you would recommend? I like nice pump lines and small ledges to ollie onto or off of. I'm going to buy a complete but I'm not flying it back home so I'll probably just give it away to someone before I leave. Love your channels. Bathroom remodels all day, skating all night.
Generally, the older we get, the more dangerous it is to stretch while cold. I agree, what works for me (52 yrs old) is a nice 5-10 minute rolling around at the park. Once my calf's stop burning, I am ready to go. BUT, after the session, LONG stretches are necessary. Proper and loooong stretching AFTER exercise is beyond critical.
I think I'm gonna have to start stretching before. At 31, I am realizing how easy it is to pull my groin, lol. Currently sitting here after day 1, and unable to lift my leg.
super awesome miniramp. I usually stretch if I have been there for so long I can't stand up anymore. And then I stretch and either push around or leave. 3-4 hours. Long gone are the days of being able to skate for 8 hours in a row. lol.
Jumprope, bike rides before a sesh are really good. Good trainers will always tell you should never static stretch before intensive activities!! Thats how injuries happen Look up “dynamic stretching”. Youre welcome
Achilles tendonitis got me fcked up. Only after suffering through schlatters, pulled groin, tibial stress fracture, pulled groin again, stress fracture back again, then pulled groin in both sides bc it was not ready for my flicks. Honeslty almost given up now..
Generally speaking Dynamic stretches (moving) are for warming up and Static (stationary) are for cool down General mobility is good for both, like over the fence or drawing circles with your toes to move your ankles Though there are some exceptions. Some leg swings, foot circles and calf stretches as a warm up.
I randomly heard you say something about your skate channel while watching your Vancouver carpenter videos. I was stoked to find out you skated. I watched your Ben 2000 video and man did I see myself while watching you skate in that video. All the nostalgia from VHS homemade skate videos my buddies and I would put together is priceless. I’m a painter by trade but I also skate any chance I get. How often do you get to skate when your not doing drywall etc?
Started skating again after a super long break like 10+ years, man am I sore after a skate. I'm 29 and have been trying to skate everyday but its more like 1 good session a week as the pain sets in. Reminded me of the time I worked in retail on my feet ALL day, so Im assuming its going to be a similar buildup (super painful the first 2 weeks - a month then ankles put on mass from standing) Just going to stick with it.
I want to make clear that this is just my opinion as someone who do sport since long time and not of a professional with actual knowledge about…but I think stretching before it’s much more important than after,the fact that you injured yourself it’s because you did something wrong,of course stretching as any other activity must be done in the right way paying attention to the movement the breathing and the body position,every exercise have its own way to bring the results we want…also doing bodybuilding it’s possible to injury if done the wrong way and stretching the same…I believe the best way is to do 10-15 minutes of stretching and warm up before the session,when your body is warm and loosened you’ll move better and in case you fall down you’ll absorb the shock better with less chance to get bad injurie
No complies and shove it's in different stances is my warm up then I'll stretch in the evening while watching football (soccer) highlights. Works well for me
i also suffer from achilles tendenitis. i put my toes on the curb and stretch my heels like an angle board. also a sqwat were i wiggle around is massively helpful
I like to run a lot. The abuse running has onto the muscles is no joke. 70% of running is not actually running. It’s making sure you don’t get injured and getting your recovery on point. A little 10 minute jog can mess you up if your legs aren’t in the best state.
At 28 working a sedentary job, I've got really stiff and it takes me a loong time to warm up when at the skatepark lol. I literally just ride around the park as a warm up! all the other homies dont warm up for shit! lmao
Always have time to listen to Ben. I do stretch before and after. Or els the sesh will have me out for a week. Thats more cuz of my own illness. Edit: Thanks for the like Ben big fan of yours.
To me stretching after a session is better, because then your muscles have all that extra time to losen up before your next session. Maybe stretch before and after a session? I like to do some jumping jacks before my skate session to get myself more agile
Stretching with cold muscles is actually very bad for you. Stretching after a session is healthier because your muscles are warmed up and can handle stretches. Muscle guns are good for before and after sessions because it’s massages them not stretches them
i made many friends stretching like a fool at the park, cuz it makes people laugh, then engage with you (also im super extra flexible and almost pull off splits and crap like that, that helps a little ig)
I need to stretch way more. I just hop on my board and skate a round a lil til I feel like I can start my ollies and shuvs. But really should prep before.
I see you finally got your outfit figured out, you took notes ever since that long shirt, small jacket video 😆 nice color scheme tho looking forward to see more of these aside from the usual white shirt haha!
almost everytime i go to the park i just do rocks and tail stalls over and over and make sure i’m getting some good pumping in before i try any flip tricks or grinds or anything
Been stretching at the spots/skatepark and looking like an absolute rusty old man every time since the age of 24 or smth (28 now) and also trying to go through a solid routine at home at least a couple times a week (thanks to Neen Williams for providing a solid knowledge about all that stuff!). Will probably also stretch after sessions now haha. Been having issues with my back from tons of steady sitting work since early twenties tho. Stretching before is super helpful if you have a stiff back problems, because slow skating build up is not enough to warm up and loosen the muscles, solid pre-skating stretching saved me from getting injured a several times
THANK YOU for this!!!! I really needed this and have the same injury you got. It’s been over a year and I am still dislocating my knee, the most recent being a couple weeks ago. I may have to consider surgery at this point, but anything I can do in the meantime is helpful.
For my warm-up, I do a bit of dynamic stretching (no static stuff), skate around doing low-impact stuff for a bit, then do a bit more dynamic stretching. I never do a cool-down stretch, but I may start doing it. I've been dealing with a weird tightness on one leg, lower hamstring/quad area. I generally do static stretches (sometimes foam rolling as well) before going to bed. Thanks for sharing what works for YOU, Ben.
