Finally someone who explains it in detail AND backs it up with science! I have been so confused lately about stretching exercises from misinformation. Thank you very much for going the extra length to clarfiy - hugely appreciated!! I also really like your editing and the animations - you just keep getting better. Two thumbs up!
Flu A, I adore CaliMove and think El Eggs and Sven really know and research what they are talking about. I have there home work out protocol and would highly recommend it, super comprehensive and achievable! I’m also right on the verge of deciding to get the mobility course, which also looks awesome. So I a, not trying to doubt anything in this video at all. But I gotta say (and only cause it’s something everyone including me has a tendency to do) as a science communicator and scientist, just be sure to be critical of any “scientific backing” it’s awesome they cited their sources! but it’s only 1 paper and trust me you can find a published paper that while support anything you want if you look around. Sorry to be a downer, now gonna rewind to watch those sick flips again! :) xx
I love el eggs movement! So strong and fluid at the same time! I also wish cali move would make a video about tricking and flipping for lowerbody strength!
It's amazing how technical and at the same time didactic this video is. I keep thinking to myself how much work and dedication was put on this content. As always, thank you!!!!
Thank you for all the quality content Calimove. You guys are improving my life by giving me the tools/education I need to overcome my injuries and for that I am so greatful
Great advice. I was doing it too fast. Slowing down and focusing on every link in the chain made reaching my toes seem too easy. You're a great teacher Alex! 😊
Thanks again guys for a very enlightening video! There is one thing that contradicts sth I have learned a while ago regarding the knee flexion: No matter if you perform the toe touch with rounded or straight spine, there cannot be ever any feeling of tension coming from the back of the knees, as this means that not muscles are being stretched, but joints, which shall never be elongated in such scenarios, as excessive joint lengthening can lead to knee issues in the long run. The knees shall be bent in such case to leas the stretch stress to the hamstrings, as they are the main target when performing a touch toe stretch. Thanks!!
Awesome. I love this "medical" information you provide in your newer videos. It is super interesting and easy to understand and remember. Thanks a lot for the great quality content!
This vid is really helpful guys, you are describing most of the guys over 35-40 I know. Not only talking about sedentary guys but also runners or people being fit. I do agree that since I started with calisthenics my back is stronger and I don´t suffer low back pain as before. The guy in blue pants always providing excellency
Congrats, I am doing your mobility program and after one month I can already notice a huge improvement. I really like doing it. You videos are always really well explained! Best regards from Brazil! Rafael
Hey Alex, I'm only a new subscriber to your channel and I've been watching all of your older content from a few years ago aswell as the new stuff. I can honestly say I've enjoyed every video I've watched and have taken something valuable from them all. Keep the quality content coming Mate! Cheers, Dave from Australia.
Great content and explanation! Indeed people tend to be afraid to flex the spine and it is safe if you person it controlled and if you go progressively as any other exercise! The video quality is just getting better as well!
0:37 ... at that moment i have lombar resistance so big that i feel like i´m about to break into 2 pieces. It´s not pain, just resistance. I envy people able to do it, cause in my case it feels like have been on a wheelchair my whole life and now i´m learning to walk again ... Good videos
Wow this video was indeed one of the most helpful I've seen, very insightful! A doubt came to mind though, what kind of injury prevents you from doing certain exercises later on?
Of course touching your toes is a prerequisite in learning the V-sit and press to handstand. Strength, compression and mobility at the same time. Im working on it right now. Nice video as always Calimove!
Yeah, I'm confused now. But I will always trust Athlean-X more because I've had multiple injuries from training and his vids on the injuries cured them.
Athlean-X is basically saying the exact same thing as said in this video. The title of Athlean-X video was designed to be attractive and make you click on it. The content is way more nuanced than the title. Athlean-X always provides good pieces of advice overall.
I think the problem is that most people have a weak lower back due to sitting improperly, so when they stretch instead of getting range from hamstrings and hips, they overstretch their already weak and stretched lower back and get injured.
Jeff states touching your toes is garbage for stretching your hamstrings to the best ability. This guy said the same thing, he said there's other better exercises go target your hamstrings. To me, seems like they agree.
hi el eggs,,, please when will we see a gym tour of calimove? ,,, I don't think there is anything else left at this point,,, I mean, what else can be improved? :P ,,,, honestly amazing content
WOW! listen, im taking flexability lessons for 6 months or so, and i feel difficulties with tight hamstrings, every lesson we do this stretch but the teacher always emphasizes "lock legs". i know tried the slightly bent variation, and wow, immidiate difference! amazing
Hi calimovement guys! 2 Q's: The massage gun: I see a lot of ads for these new massage gun, however good they are, but how useful is another thing. What do you guys know about these lovely, more or less practical, massage guns? You probably have covered it in previous videos, but, don't you stress/ware and flex your spine in various positions for bending and especially when stretching? And I specifically want to point this out in comparison to sit-ups - where you really should leave it at crunches. Situps bad spine flex vs. every stretching in calisthenics and gymnastics?
