Crossfit Games Athlete Warmup Routine | Bridging the Gap Ep.009

A lot of people have been asking how I warm up for the day. Check out my daily routine and the thought behind it.
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[@jeremycrawfordfitness3530]

Love to see some tips/cues on what helped improve your Olympic lifting

[@JoshBridges]

Definitely, might have to do an episode on that soon

[@mikewelch3989]

Jeremy Crawford Fitness agree!

[@Rockstar22ize]

Just started doing crossfit and will definitely be incorporating A LOT of this into my warm ups. Definitely like the lat stretches. Great video!

[@ZACKSHAM]

New subscriber. loving the way you think and deliver your information. Appreciate the time you take to do this to help others! I’ve had three hernia surgeries and use to have issues with my hips always cramping up feeling tight. This was great to add to my stretches and warm up. Thanks Josh!

[@supermilkman74]

Thanks Josh! Enjoying your channel, it's good stuff. I'm getting a ton out of them. Keep paying the man!

[@jimbusher5895]

Excellent warm up. As a 47 year old with poor hip and shoulder mobility this warm up has been a revelation. Have combined it with the Chris Duffin’s Squat warm up

[@harca6]

Awesome content! I'm gonna definitely implement this warm up in my regime daily! Thanks brother! Keep bringing these heaters on KZbin....Bridges for President!!!

[@colbyvince8060]

After seeing a glimpse of these warm ups in your and Rich's video's, it's awesome to get some of them explained. I'm piecing together a home gym and these videos are helping a lot with equipment needed!

[@JoshBridges]

Check out tomorrow's video, showing everything in my garage

[@Phil5150Bower]

Great insight into the importance of warmup and joint mobility, thanks bro 🤙🏻

[@JoshBridges]

Thanks for watching brother. I see you commenting on all the vids, appreciate the support

[@Bryankeiki]

Living up for this videos! Thank you brother for sharing your knowledge!

[@JoshBridges]

Thanks for watching man

[@ctwalan7034]

Thanks for the tips Josh. A lot of good useful stuff.

[@onnol917]

Great video as always, nice to see warm up exercises we do at my box are also paying the man. What feels funny to me about crossfit that a solid warm up can easely go into 30-40 mins for a 10-15 min workout. A good prep is half the work done

[@JoshBridges]

Always, have to be prepared to get the best results

[@JasonDille]

Glad to see you back up on your feet brother. This channel is an inspiration not just for CrossFit, but for life. Thanks for taking the time to hit the upload button!

[@JoshBridges]

Jason Dille thanks for watching brother

[@garybanford8850]

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[@eliaselie8434]

the video that i've been waiting for. The warm up very important part of physical exercice in general and what better way to be taught on that subject than by the legend josh bridges. big thanks to you champ

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, thanks for watching

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[@willchristensen4248]

Great info and inspiring as always. Stay safe and as always ... pay the man.

[@greggeis918]

I ignored this the first time I saw it, thought it was too long. My hips and shoulders keep getting kinked up and it was sitting buried in the back of my mind. Pulled it up and was like damn that’s exactly what I need to be doing. Thanks brother!

[@andrewfrancisco6293]

Love it! Every episode is super inspiring and always get something out of it. #payhim

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah man, appreciate the support

[@davidmurphy1248]

Love this one! You’re the man, JB

[@JoshBridges]

David Murphy thanks for watching brother

[@texasmayne]

Good stuff papa. I’ve been doing some sub par warm ups, but this will definitely spice up my routine and tighten me up. Thanks JDawg! 💁🏿‍♂️

[@JoshBridges]

Dave get after it brother

[@igorpedrelli785]

Thank you so much for share this video! I’m gonna try this warm up today and enjoy it.

[@JoshBridges]

Igor Pedrelli Hell yeah, get after it

[@tommorrissey1619]

I'm going to try this out tonight. Thanks for making a warm up video.

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, get after it

[@drixpete]

Thanks for this one Josh. I found it to be your most informative vid thus far. I am grateful for this content.

[@JoshBridges]

drixpete Hell yeah, glad to hear it

[@BONILLAJ707]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikewelch3989]

Great video Josh, still want to see how you come up with your workouts or what you gear your program around as far as like Monday through Sunday. Stoked your knee is doing better bro! HWPO

[@octagongym]

I'm going to add this to my mom lifting days as sort of a prehab routine. Good stuff

[@mattliszewski3223]

New routine hell yeah can’t wait to try it keep working and paying the man

[@JoshBridges]

Matt Liszewski thanks for the support

[@gabegonzales7182]

Awesome video man. I typically hating warming up can never really find a routine/rhythm, but this seems super effective thank you for sharing.

[@JoshBridges]

Gabe Gonzales Hell yeah, glad it’s helpful

[@pavneetchhabra9891]

Well that was the best warm up routine i have ever done. Always paying the man🔥🔥🔥🔥🤙

[@JoshBridges]

Pavneet Chhabra Hell yeah, glad it worked

[@steveadkisson2921]

Josh thanks for this really well rounded warm up routine. My hips,and hamis always super tight gonna incorporate these stretches. Thanks for paying the man!

[@JoshBridges]

Steve Adkisson Hell yeah brother

[@nicholassward2483]

Awesome mate, giving the people what they want :-) I'll be using this today! Thank you

[@JoshBridges]

Nicholas Sward Hell yeah, get after it

[@homediddy383]

That was a great production

[@summerw5773]

Another amazing video thank you for the warm up tips!

[@JoshBridges]

NANCY W thanks for watching

[@nadegeleveque7884]

Thank you for the tips, gonna include them to my routine :))

[@turtledove2637]

I rewatched before my workout tonight and got a lot out of your warmup routine. Definitely ordering the voodoo floss, that’s all I’m missing.

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, glad to hear it

[@Yeet20001]

Actually listened to the feedback!!! MY MAN! Great video!!

[@JoshBridges]

Luis Bonilla thanks for watching

[@jeremjerem]

This is very cool As a Guy with a lot of back pain, i am Always scared to do Crossfit wod...and tips like that help a lot newbie like me (well...40 years old newbie 😁 ) Thnx Josh !!!

[@peterkalamatas3791]

Thanks so much for this! I really struggle to get my shoulders warmed up and definately gonna try your warm up this week! #payhim

[@JoshBridges]

Peter Kalamatas Hell yeah, get after it

[@claudiubalint1494]

Thank you so much Josh!!!

[@leoojtt]

Great. Best video on Bridging the gap series.

[@JoshBridges]

Leo Tobio thanks for watching

[@andrewsten1623]

This is great! I suck at doing a consistent general warm up routine. I'm going to try this routine out!

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, let me know how it works for you

[@JackT.B]

Loving the videos man, keep it up

[@JoshBridges]

Jack Ball thanks for watching

[@TimRogers81]

Love to see more videos like this. Keep them coming

[@JoshBridges]

Tim Rogers thanks for watching

[@sirJackson2430]

Dope Josh very useful 🤙🏾

[@urdrenn]

another super interesting vid! gonna try these excersises soon

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, get after it

[@ArsenDanylenko]

Thanks buddy!

[@readyme]

Thanks Josh. As a firefighter that is turning 40 this month, stretching is huge. Always nice to see what others are doing.

[@JoshBridges]

readyme Hell yeah

[@readyme]

@@JoshBridges any chance an old man can come workout with you? I come do SD a few times a year. It would be an honor.

[@jamesconroy5243]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@JoshBridges]

James Conroy thanks for watching

[@thomastyger6506]

Very helpful man thanks!

[@JoshBridges]

Thanks for watching

[@theeiceman7172]

Great advice Josh!!

[@JoshBridges]

Thanks for watching

[@shaunwilliams7508]

Another great video, you should do a video on every exercise you can do with a yoke with examples (I'm considering buying one) or just getting a rack.

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, good idea

[@brmici7065]

Sleep habits or structure? What brand of bed and what harness? I've always been intrigued by this type of recovery...sleeping. What do you do throughout the day to help sleep better, whether it's a time you don't drink coffee after or evening cool down stretching or yoga? How many hours a night do you sleep and are you super strict on that time? Eating habits before bed? Any and everything that rounds your idea of sleep.

[@JoshBridges]

In bed before 10 most of the time, no coffee in the afternoon. If you've exhausted yourself throughout the day, getting sleep shouldn't be an issue

[@lauragonzalez1199]

Great video and awesome tips. .. thanks

[@JoshBridges]

Thanks for watching

[@christopherhodges2107]

Good stuff.

[@JoshBridges]

Christopher Hodges 💪🏽

[@joshbyers585]

Thanks Josh! This is great. Does voodoo floss work for sciatic pain down hamstring?

[@viintaget6372]

I just have two questions, what’s the best thing you’ve learned about yourself during your recovery? Or what’s something you had to learn during your recovery? Great video as always!

[@JoshBridges]

vinttage tee taking things slow as you’re recovering is faster in the long run

[@stevenallister6857]

Thanks man. Great vid.

[@JoshBridges]

Steven Allister thanks for watching

[@michaelschmidt6885]

Hey Josh, thanks for your content. Love it :) I have a question. What is your opinion on massage guns? For example timtam?

[@mannys5694]

Best channel on yt

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah

[@NicSchilling]

Thank you!

[@JoshBridges]

Nic Schilling 💪🏽💪🏽

[@meerkat0412]

Great content and insight! What type of roller is that that you're using?

[@TheScotttP]

A bad habit of mine is skimping on warm-ups, but today I took your general warm-up for a test drive. Great little movement series. I have one complaint though, not as much dog in this video ;) Keep up the great work sir.

[@JoshBridges]

Scott Peddle haha. Thanks for the support

[@mindsethustleGHOST]

very nice tips! Josh, keep up your great work! Ps: Still the greatest beard ever. ;)

[@JoshBridges]

James Dean Hell yeah

[@YoungBull84]

Awesome video Josh!!! What type of roller are you using in the beginning of the video?

[@javier-wj4ou]

I like this kind of video, thanks!

[@JoshBridges]

Thanks for watching

[@philmarsh2903]

Will be using shoulder stretches 💪#paytheman

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah

[@graydayfitnessnutrition5099]

I usually just wing it on my warm ups i really needed this video.

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, glad it helps

[@helmutkrusemann9194]

Awesome video Josh, very helpful and valuable content! What "specific" warm are you doing after the warm-up when you squat? Thank you very much!

[@JoshBridges]

Helmut Krüsemann focusing on getting my knee nice and warm then my hips

[@grazielasilva3835]

💚💛Voltou a todo vapor 💚💛 força total JB. 💪💪

[@JoshBridges]

Grazi Nunes 💪🏽💪🏽

[@user-cf9mf2jw7p]

Love your videos,Josh! Could you record full day of your life? I mean eating and training

[@JoshBridges]

Андрей Фомин check out episode 1 of Paying the Man for a day in the life. I’ll have a full day of eating soon

[@davidbarbour1761]

Warm up is something I do very little of JB...1 year ago I popped a disc couldn't walk....just got a 308lbs back squat the other day ..... road to recovery .....PTM

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah brother, get after it

[@fionah787]

hi josh can you playlist your warm up vids please or do you have more warm up vids pre work out and post .

[@ignaziocristian2233]

Good Josh 💪💪💪

[@JoshBridges]

Ignazio Cristian 💪🏽💪🏽

[@maddoxtroy683]

This is exactly what I need

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah

[@DobriyCoach]

Awesome exercises on hips with bands, gonna use it

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah, get after it

[@jonas198300]

Good josh

[@beaumathews7491]

Did having good shoulder mobility especially help during BUD/s? I ask because of all the log presses and such

[@chadnikolic3509]

Have you ever gotten a pull up injury (same muscle worked as when doing reverse curls)? If so how did you work around it and how long did it take To heal?

[@adriangaxiola8203]

Thanks boss

[@JoshBridges]

adrian gaxiola get after it

[@shootypower3744]

Love this man but I couldn't help but cringe when you did the couch stretch on the bad knee. Was like watching a scary movie and covering your eyes haha I kept thinking, "Don't break, Don't break, Don't break". I then remembered that you have wolverine healing abilities. Badass though brother. I'm waiting for the 2020 games!

[@bobanyfingelf]

Fuckn awesome warm up bro - thank you

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Excellent ! Must invest in Rogue bands :-)

[@JoshBridges]

Definitely, thanks for watching

[@MarekKorda69]

Would you do a video about PowerDot and its usage? Thinking about getting one but not sure. Would definitely be interested in more description of benefits and usage.

[@JoshBridges]

MarekKorda69 definitely

[@roryinnerd578]

Hi, I've been doing morning calisthenics workouts a lot the past few months, in addition to using and moving my body a lot at work (I work at my local recycling centre).. I noticed after about a month, I couldn't do certain movements because of pain in shoulders, espically when doing leg raises hanging from a pull up bar. Now, my shoulders click when I rotate and move them in certain ways... I know this isn't a good thing.. what can I do to help my shoulders ''get better''? Any good stretches that I can do? Thanks!

[@joeycastillo3290]

Awesome video!! Can we also see what food you typically eat during the day?

[@JoshBridges]

joey castillo definitely

[@lesfin3265]

Are we going to see you rip your ramp? Transition looks fun

[@adamnickel]

Tactical question, did u ever warm up like this prior to going out on an op?

[@Coleman469]

Fuck yeah. Helped a lot. Adding these into my routine

[@JoshBridges]

Hell yeah brother, get after it

[@joefresso]

I like to say a little prayer while doing the banded stretch: "dear lord, please don't let this band snap"

[@JoshBridges]

Joe Fresso haha

[@MasterYetiOffical]

What up josh, hey what about people with knee issues, do you have any advice and how to lift heavy without injuring your knees? Or do you think those sleeve that you wrap around your leg would help keeping the knees secure, please brother help me out, I’m 43 and trying to get back in shape, you are motivating the shit out off me lmao, thank for this video, I need to do this more often!!!

[@JoshBridges]

ptalexm mola knee sleeves are definitely helpful, check out Rehband. If you already have a previous injury then try focusing on volume over weight

[@Mikkelliep]

What Nike shorts are those? I'd love to have a pair!! 🏋️‍♀️

[@seanmurphy1109]

How about some programming tips / workout construction. Great vids.

[@JoshBridges]

Sean Murphy definitely, coming soon

[@timgarrison2381]

Hey buddy any suggestions to deal with my sciatica issue??

[@harrygray6902]

What brand is the ‘foam roller’?

[@jcvdw1]

Second, next time I'll be first :) Nice warm up routine. Thanks Josh!

[@JoshBridges]

Haha hell yeah

[@alexc411]

I know you wear nike shorts all of the time, but what model specifically?

[@justbreathe8835]

Can some one explain the floss on the knee part?

[@fwthssoukas8046]

pay the man.. stretch the man

[@k.c44]

What's your take on cardio? I've found 2 miles every other day is pretty good.

[@jeremyb4102]

What do you eat in the morning before your first workout; and how long after you're done eating do you wait before starting your workout?

[@JoshBridges]

Jeremy Brisebois check out episode 1 of Paying the Man

[@jeremyb4102]

@@JoshBridges right on. Thank you.

[@brendenoboyle7607]

How do you feel about cool down exercises/stretching?

[@JoshBridges]

Equally important to reduce soreness