One of my Taekwando master told me about the 3 Ts. Temperature, you need warm muscles. Tension, stretch until you hit your limit. Time, hold the tension for as long as possible, the longer the better. And of course you need consistency. Doing it everyday.
@mikeboosh8776 Жыл бұрын
Not sure I'd agree with the last T. All the literature I've seen says that beyond 30 seconds any gain in flexibility is minimal and you're pretty much wasting time that could be spent stretching something else.
@armannstraughter3296 Жыл бұрын
Hm.
@jesselam5867 Жыл бұрын
Could go further and push for PNF stretching, where you stretch for 6 sec then flex that muscle for another 6 sec and repeat. It’s the idea that stretching is not actually a limitation in your muscles but your brain not allowing your muscles to stretch further. By consciously flexing that muscle you bypass that reflex response and allow yourself to push a bit further, reconditioning yourself quicker. It’s scientifically the fastest way to get to your split.
@king_of_frauds Жыл бұрын
@@jesselam5867 Thanks. I'll try to remember that for tomorrow.
@SpodyOdy Жыл бұрын
@@mikeboosh8776thats what iv heard too but Iv had better results doing more time. 🤷
@gaje27 Жыл бұрын
This dude is so underrated
@dermuiker Жыл бұрын
no hes not
@gaje27 Жыл бұрын
@@dermuiker do you know what underrated means?
@Uncivil_Dreams Жыл бұрын
@@gaje27dudes almost got 2million subs for telling people how to stretch, which everyone already knows how to do. stretching isnt the issue, its people not wanting to do the stretches consistently that’s the issue. so hes definitely not under rated lol, should someone making a bunch of stretching videos have 10m subs or something?
@gaje27 Жыл бұрын
@@Uncivil_Dreams and how many subs did James Charles get for making stupid makeup videos?? This guy has great content however is not up there in the high levels of subs. Also he has taught me personally many things wich I did not know how to do so yes id say he is underrated as his content is some of the most useful on this site however he is not near the high levels of subs that some channels achieve.
@UrPPhard Жыл бұрын
I don't think 2 million subs is underrated
@artbyzef Жыл бұрын
"getting flexible is neither difficult or complicated" me, who has definitely gotten a back spasm from sneezing too hard: "oh okay"
@Ad_Inferno Жыл бұрын
Lol this is me and I have absolutely done this. I once said I was secretly 85 and my darling husband deadass goes, "Honey, you're openly 85." Oooooof he's not wrong, though.
@murphy54000 Жыл бұрын
The actual difficulty of the actions are small; the only truly difficult part is the consistency. You have to do it every day, even if it takes less than 10 minutes.
@FireflowerDancer Жыл бұрын
@murphy54000 What do you do when you have a demanding life and a functional disability that makes full stretching daily too painful to be realistic? I have days where I just can't. I can get maybe a little bit of movement but an actual firm exercise or stretch routine is a no. Maybe I can just maintain on the harder days, but it's frustrating how it slows or even stops progress.
@atata2000 Жыл бұрын
@@FireflowerDanceris nice to just do what you can everyday, but I guess is better to consult an expert about that. Maybe a physiotherapist? I don't really know, but certainly an expert could teach you to adapt some exercises to something you can do with your disability
@ardynizunia97098 ай бұрын
@@FireflowerDancer If that's your situation, don't focus on stretching for flexibility progress but look up pain relieving stretches. Do those consistently until your pain hopefully lessens or even goes away entirely. From there you can set your sights on a full stretching routine. For me, spending literally just 2 minutes a day to stretch my back removed back pains I've had for over 10 years after just a couple weeks of doing it consistently, it's worth it, you can do it! :D
@dolphinloser6546 Жыл бұрын
Yep - my first goal was touching my toes, and even now after months of not specifically focusing on that skill, I can still comfortably do so and often go past the toe-touch. You will slowly lose flexibility over time if you don't practice at all, but (particularly if you're still doing at least SOME flexibility work) it takes a lot lot longer to lose than people realise, and is easier to regain if you DO lose it
@bratatouille Жыл бұрын
Yeah, every time I haven't stretched in a long time I'm like "oh no I'm probably really stiff now" and then I go on to be as flexible, or sometimes even slightly more flexible than I was. Gaining flexibility takes a long time, but luckily losing it does too :D
@stellablu333 Жыл бұрын
I definitely lose flexibility VERY FAST. especially in the hamstring
@BliskDeather Жыл бұрын
Can you reach your own dick? That would be my goal
@FireflowerDancer Жыл бұрын
For me it just isn't consistent. I get fast results but struggle to keep them over time.
@avocados17077 ай бұрын
very true, during early quarantine 2020 i actually dedicated myself to stretching for front splits for about 2 months (which is very very VERY surprising considering me) n almost 4 years later (holy crap its been 4 yrs?) i am still WAY more flexible in those stretches/front split than i was before quarantine, even tho the only stretching in my legs that ive done after those 2 months is every few months when i feel so stiff frm jus studying that i _have_ to
@CruzMonrreal Жыл бұрын
I'm glad someone finally mentioned the hot shower hack ❤
@nsNiccer Жыл бұрын
But isn't the opposite true? In my opinion cold showers raise body temperature because the body counteracts undercooling.
@thechalenger2992 Жыл бұрын
@@nsNicceryes, but no. It will warm your body up to stay at a stable normal degree, tho it will lower it as well.
@nsNiccer Жыл бұрын
@@thechalenger2992 I see. But I still think that cold showers are more beneficial because after the shower the body still wants to heat up and you get an adrenalin-kick as a side effect. Whereas after hot showers the body wants to cool down from overheating.
@ehukai2003 Жыл бұрын
@@nsNiccerthe body wants to cool down after any activity which warms it up, so your point is pretty moot.
@drum_dragon7574 Жыл бұрын
@@nsNiccer personally i like the cold shower more for that adredaline kick
@CarrieMK Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see some exercises that help with neck/upper back.
@julienpierb Жыл бұрын
Crow pose, Dolphin, Puppy posture, Downward dog, eagle pose. I am into Yoga so that's what I know. Hope it helps 🙏🏻
@Merlin464 Жыл бұрын
@@julienpierbWhat about the third leg 🦵?
@darksecret965 Жыл бұрын
@@Merlin464there's an exercise called Repeated Hand Jerking
@Merlin464 Жыл бұрын
@@darksecret965 asking for a friend.. He said is there any equipment if the length is insufficient to grab by hand? 🤠
@kingkitryne Жыл бұрын
@@julienpierband cat-cow. i do that in pt for my posture
@majarini Жыл бұрын
I can't believe we get such quality content for free... what a time to be alive
@nikkhilkalia4512 Жыл бұрын
Dude you're so positive! I genuinely feel happy when I see your reels. What a bright man you must be in person. Keep up the great work
@damnfk063 Жыл бұрын
Not going to lie. The fact that you acknowledged the way I go to the gym to stretch is giving me chills I literally do that. One day weights one day stretching on alternating days
@Uncivil_Dreams Жыл бұрын
whats the point in going to the gym to stretch lol? just stretch at home…. cant say ive ever seen anyone stretch at the gym before😂
@qewlp6299 Жыл бұрын
@@Uncivil_Dreams its about the environment, its nice to *go outside* lol.
@randomvidz8742 Жыл бұрын
@@qewlp6299true in my gym we got a studio and stretching feels amazing in it
@thewokestoic24327 ай бұрын
I do this too man, love it, prolly a lot more normal at a gymnastics center hahaha
@Shizo_san Жыл бұрын
Consistancy is the hard thing 😅
@stevehartwell1861 Жыл бұрын
How so? I'm consistently inconsistent.
@Cookedgurl7 ай бұрын
Not when u love something ❤
@cesarm32183 ай бұрын
That’s true for a lot of things. That jogging baboon in Bojack horseman said it best, “Everyday it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it everyday. That’s the hard part”.
@ekagrasaxena1053Ай бұрын
But it's necessary
@laur83 Жыл бұрын
david, i love your fitness and flexibility tips so much! you’ve encouraged me to try deep squatting and it’s been increasing my knee strength considerably. i also love your wife and her energy so much. bless your little family ❤
@danielward4868 Жыл бұрын
You encourage me to improve my flexibility and strength.
@sheldonjplanktonn Жыл бұрын
Stay bendy
@kacperz5683 Жыл бұрын
It's also crucial to remind people not to stretch their tendons but rather to stretch the muscles, because there are still lots and lots of people who still stretch "the old way" - they just get into a position and force their way through it, sometimes even with another person pushing them over their limits. Which is completely tragic and cause your tendons and ligaments to be torn apart and they are NOT designed to be stretched. The correct way of stretching is to focus on relaxing your *muscles* in a stretching position and going deeper *slowly* , never in a "pumping" motion, but always small step at a time. I'm writing it for the people who don't know and actually care for their health, cause David surely knows it very well already Stay flexy :D
@heidiheidi311 Жыл бұрын
🙏
@tomorrows_aj Жыл бұрын
man I’m working on my middle splits and it is not easy at ALL props to you David you’re amazing
@SapiaNt0mata12 күн бұрын
it is easy. it just takes time.
@nodakjohnsful Жыл бұрын
I am inspired more by the fact you are not some muscle bound gym rat but an average looking dude with exceptional muscle strengh and decieving limberness. That gives all us "normal" people hope and motivation !
@user-ky1sk7kr6t Жыл бұрын
Indeed. This dude is what we really need.
@Carlie-db3up5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m a ballet, hip hop and lyrical dancer so I need to become more flexible! I’ll keep trying!
@Semystic Жыл бұрын
A tennis court is where I was first able to do a full side split. Random but thought it was neat as you're doing stretches on a tennis court.
@jocundphoton3152 Жыл бұрын
As a fencer this front split training will be very useful! Keep up the amazing content!
@gibbonsgomez4434 Жыл бұрын
He’s such a godsend. this is literally the best generation to grow up in, we’re all flexible and jacked from calisthenics, weed is for the most part legal and we all have smart phones and Apple Watches like we’re from Star Trek. I’m I wrong to love the times we’re living in?🤔
@apitapi Жыл бұрын
Not at all
@Uncivil_Dreams Жыл бұрын
err… “we’re” not all jacked. most Gen Zers are absolutely not jacked, idk about flexible tho. and weed being legal shouldnt be what makes you like this time we live in😂 weed makes you lazy.
@safavid Жыл бұрын
You're never wrong for loving your present. That said I'd check up your statistics. Stay positive 🤘🏻
@Adeleisha Жыл бұрын
Maybe in America. Everywhere else? Not so much, except for Star Trek tech 😁
@skrzat7663 Жыл бұрын
Love you man! One of my favourite channels on YT! STAY FLEXY!
@ChosenPree2 ай бұрын
Dudeee my life changed dramatically since I started doing mobility exercises, just being able to move my body better than usual helped me lose 20 pounds. Without trying. Inconsistently too! Thank u so much, and it helped me with my rotator cuff. THANK YOU
@flamingicecold Жыл бұрын
Warm-ups are great for preparing to do a workout
@dust_to_dust Жыл бұрын
This is the best video he's made, for me. These seem like detailed enough instructions I can follow to get to place I want to be. Detail is often clarity, and clarity is necessary. Thanks, man. May God bless you.
@heehoopeanut4202 ай бұрын
Dude thanks to you and a few other legitimately good people on youtube, I'm actually seeing muscke gains and more strength and flexibility. Stick with it yall, I'm a woman so i dont gain muscle mass as fast as you guys do, but after about 5 months i noticed some legit muscle definition and more strength in my shoukders and arms + less back pain! Ive always been super stiff so I'm still working on the flexy part, but uve noticed a lot of improvements there too. I'd love if you could talk more about not being able to touch your toes, like not even get close😭 because my legs just dont seem to want to get flexible even after months of deep stretching. I want to be able to touch my toes and do the slipts and all that stuff!
@CelestialCadences Жыл бұрын
You're my hero. I work from home at my desk all day. I have to take multiple showers a day to loosen my muscles. Hamstrings are always extremely tight because of the chair. Traps in so much pain on the daily from raising my arm to the desk even with proper support. Going to start following your workouts every day.
@Zmtvo-qe3kd3 ай бұрын
I've been searching many times about 'how to learn splits'. I've been ended up in many multiple splits tutorial.This is the best tutorial ever I saw Thanks. ❤❤❤ God bless you.
@scootdingerman60 Жыл бұрын
I’d really like to see a more full length video from David going over some exercises or stretches to do to get more flexy, or if he already has some shorts like that please point me in their direction 👍
@allenwatts6385 Жыл бұрын
He has tons and tons of videos and reels all over his channel. Just click on his page and look around till you find something relevant to you
@johnsmith71504 ай бұрын
You inspire me and make me feel like I can actually get flexible. Thanks David!
@threebuttonsmash Жыл бұрын
Thanks for always sharing tips and guides and everything! You’re such a positive person and when I stop being lazy I’m going to actually follow your advice and videos to be flexy!
@ordro10721 күн бұрын
Damn I so needed this video. I sort of just resigned to the fact I’m not flexible but why. I’m gonna try this ! I had to learn the hard way (ankle injuries) the importance of knee and hip mobility and what happens when you neglect it
@Summerkillens Жыл бұрын
Him sitting in that middle split has me crying for some reason 😂😂😂 I wish
@gregorymccord4694 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your concern for others just can’t figure out what a person’s need . Very well done.
@grpgraphics11 ай бұрын
I love that you do the middle split correctly with your knees facing upward. So many people think they know how to do the splits, but they don’t use the right technique.
@Tempest_Stream Жыл бұрын
I see you rocking the Vibrams, would you recommend?
@AmandaBabyyyyy Жыл бұрын
I’m sure he would, I see him wearing them in a lot of his vids!
@maggs1318 ай бұрын
Those and Peluvas
@raymondreaper2554 Жыл бұрын
I just do a stretch for like 3 minutes, but I do it once. No scientific evidence to prove it, and it also gets quite boring during the exercise but it worked for me because I have done the same thing for like a year. So just don't get injured and stay consistent.
@GoldenestLady Жыл бұрын
I need a full length video on this
@codiquinn857311 ай бұрын
Yes sir !! I've noticed that this actually works !!! Our bodies are just like a rubber band. When it is cold and stiff it snaps. When it is warm and loose,It ( you muscle and ligamenta will just go to that position. Stay flexy!!
@agustinlado Жыл бұрын
You should make a video listing many of the different skills. I'd love to have a list of all and ask the AI to generate a training routine based on it.
@isabellach Жыл бұрын
David has a series called "life was hard before these skills" or something like that. Searching that on youtube, youll find a bunch of his videos. He might also have a playlist, im not sure.
@Aeunax123 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back David! ☺️
@smsutton100 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos ❤
@veronicarowland1243 Жыл бұрын
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@rommelriot Жыл бұрын
Thank you bro 💯💯💯... Another inspiring video
@aboodmod1238 ай бұрын
thank you so much i am getting flexible
@davart311 Жыл бұрын
with asthanga yoga breathing you can warm up within seconds. I grew up with martial arts but since I approached asthanga yoga it brought everything to another level.
@blondelp84519 ай бұрын
I can always learn something new and useful from your videos.
@christopherclark862810 ай бұрын
The most important aspect of "stretching" is the breath. Most people strain and hold their breath while trying to stretch. In reality you can't stretch a muscle. You RELAX the target area.
@zionbenitez479 Жыл бұрын
Hey David, I was hoping you’d maybe make a video addressing people’s concerns of overstretching affecting their ability to weight lift
@HarrisonKing9 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing your 4 week hamstring program and can finally touch my toes it’s crazy, you’re the best!!!!
@christianjoos701110 ай бұрын
This dude is rad!
@ultralordd7625 Жыл бұрын
Love the delivery, bro.
@thaiming748610 ай бұрын
Interesting that i was able to put my foot behind my head, nowadays it feels like impossible. And then there is you. Thank you for that beautiful art of inspiration. Stay flexy :D
@zooceta Жыл бұрын
You are actually inspiring me to try to be more flexible. I always had issues with this and found it very painful to even try but seeing your videos I feel like it is possible... Probably will never reach your level of flexibility but at least will try to improve from where I am now :)
@jhutch1681 Жыл бұрын
You are way more flexible than I have ever been, no matter how hard I try.
@dogsBFF7 ай бұрын
Could you do a video on how to get a more flexible back? Also as a dancer your videos are really helpful!
@adrianluscombe6806 Жыл бұрын
You are the best. Thank you for the ebooks and content
@emilypumpkinseller Жыл бұрын
yeah I've been doing this to work on my front splits in particular for years and I never got there there. The first couple years I started working on flexibility and mobility, I made huge progress. But the past couple years, it feels like I plateaued and I don't know why. Not doing anything different. And I'm young too. Started at 17 and I'm 26 now. I still practice every day anyway. But yeah
@zentzu4003 Жыл бұрын
for people that want to do the side split, be-careful, your hip joint is complicated and some athletes cannot get even close to a side split due to having deep hip sockets; range motion is limited due to the bone on bone contact
@ldancer2340 Жыл бұрын
I like learning. I send a smile.
@Wunnabeanbag Жыл бұрын
Always grateful thank you David
@SomeoneIdk-co1sb2 ай бұрын
I always do 3 sets or more of a condition 1: do 32 jumping jacks 2: 32 crunches 3: 32 jump ropes or high knees 4: when you put your arm in tiny circles with out letting them down 15 times Then again 👍 And I’m a dancer so if it’s too hard just do half
@cheffroggo43633 ай бұрын
Thank you dude 🙏
@byronwilliams7977 Жыл бұрын
True, but heating up the body externally is not the same as heating up the body from the inside out via a warm up first. Otherwise I agree completely.
@lizmary820710 ай бұрын
The focus on ine skill at a time was what i needed to heasmr, thank you
@christineclarke1653 Жыл бұрын
I hope you've recovered. Be careful in future! Aunty Christine x
@rodneyriwai189711 ай бұрын
Amazing, absolutely perfect I thank you for your informative content
@elize29522 ай бұрын
I’ve been trying to get my splits for years… not consistently of course, but I just started the journey again, been stretching for a month. It’s just so frustrating because I consider myself more flexible than the average person but I have never been able to do splits
@Kaito-Ipn Жыл бұрын
I was watching vtuber clips, how did I end up here? Nvm, I’m subscribing to this dude.
@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro Жыл бұрын
WOW!! That split was awesome! I just subscribed to your channel!😃👋🏽👨🏽⚕️
@reginasuvor2464 Жыл бұрын
Yeeeeees! Inspired momentanious ❤
@Sir_Jynx11 ай бұрын
I'd love to see some more hip specific videos. That was the most surprising getting older. Side sleep? Wake up with a stiff hip. Need to crawl under something without much space and sit in a strange position? Hips hurt for a day
@mrwishe11 ай бұрын
I've been on a calisthenics mission and flexibility, balance, grip and strength have found this awesome equilibrium, and is also bringing me to channels like this. oorah
@UnlikelyKiwi2 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness tysm 💗 this impoved my front splits
@mjrussell414 Жыл бұрын
I like doing a routine called The World’s Greatest Stretch most days to keep my body limber and pain free at age 54. I’ve been working on my flexibility the last couple years and noticed recently I can almost do the splits. I’ll keep working on improving.
@christinahill8377 Жыл бұрын
Need stretches for my joints! My knees are killing 😫
@ihatevott Жыл бұрын
I had the same problem with knee issues too. A majority of knee pain comes from weakness in the quads, abductors, and hamstrings. Exercises like leg lifts, bridges, stiff leg holds will strengthen the muscles. The quad and hamstring stretches in this video with cossack squats will target all three muscle groups Best of luck!
@bratatouille Жыл бұрын
Pain in the joints is usually caused by weakness/stiffness in the surrounding muscles. I remember David having a short specifically on knee exercises/stretches, but he also shares some in the multiple deep squat videos he has.
@RaccoonRecluse Жыл бұрын
Nope, you never really lose the range of motion, just muscle control and / or mass. I did ballet and gymnastics for several years as a kid. But now, as an adult, at 32, i can still put my foot flat on the top of my head, and im in consider obease. Got hit by a car, and it took me time to realize that my body wasn't going to recover without more slow and deliberate activity and motion.
@user-xq2by1ld4t8 ай бұрын
Omg the last one is easy for me soooo easy 😊❤I can do it like forever ❤❤❤😊
@evaj34617 ай бұрын
Love this!!
@ashantinkeyasen95603 ай бұрын
Do you have any videos on how to get the split (middles and front on both sides) that’s my skill I’m focused on I wanna get it by summer
@SapiaNt0mata12 күн бұрын
middle+front split is a long term process and not something that can be achieved in 3 months. there are many stretching routines on youtube that you can watch. it doesn't matter which one you will watch cause since they can do middle+front split then what they show works. what matters is your effort.
@Ethan-uf2cg Жыл бұрын
Those shoes are absolutely insane
@maggs1318 ай бұрын
They are awsome. Best shoes for anything and everything I've ever worn
@Darling_Decay10 ай бұрын
I use to be contortionist flexible. Then I quit cheer and stopped stretching for years. Working back towards that
@lolalee2301 Жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on a mini warm up routine to do before stretching?
@f23normal69 Жыл бұрын
i train my flexibility and toughness (punching walls and hitting my legs with a wooden stick) in the morning and regular workout in the afternoon, i have been doing it for a couple of months and recently i finally got a full split, i heard something cracking down there as if i cracked my knuckles and my knees hurt a bit from the weird angle but i'm good so far
@davebrown8788 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to you and your advice im closer to a full split than I ever thought I could be 😂 keep up the awesome work my guy 👍 stay flexy
@briancardozo420 Жыл бұрын
God bless you brother from another mother, i wish you have all the best, a warm heart inside and next to you, and peace at your soul. Your work its awesome and so important.
@vikavoltisepic3507 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else just watch for the amazing stunts
@hannahgendron709410 ай бұрын
I learned to bend backwards far enough to put my heels in my eye sockets in elementary school, didn't stretch my back again properly until high school and I could still do it.
@manolokonosko594 Жыл бұрын
I'm a new fan of this guy!
@crazyanimations26309 ай бұрын
Keep in mind this doesn’t work for EVERYTHING because things like middle splits, though can be improved, some people can never fully achieve it because some peoples hip socket is farther forward. Just the way we’re built.
@jancerny8109 Жыл бұрын
Speaking as someone who never had any flexibility (even as a child, I could neither sit in lotus nor touch my toes, and I still can't), getting limber is incredibly, monumentally, slow and difficult.
@shivanshar3 ай бұрын
Dude the workout and the streching thing you told at the end is exactly what I was looking for 🍻
@techaaaage Жыл бұрын
I really do neglect warm ups , I should do some of them
@danielaweber2961 Жыл бұрын
You are awesome.Glad I found you
@alexyancy6018 Жыл бұрын
This guy has the energy from an animated animal and i love it!!
@1Vampire35 Жыл бұрын
I like your content; and this will also work for those of us who USED to be flexy when we were younger, we can get (some) of that back at 66?! LOL
@julieblackwell2064 Жыл бұрын
Omgosh, as an ultra runner, who “used to be” a flexible figure skater as a child, watching g you makes me cringey and jealous at the same time! Lol!
@Ryhs.Star249 ай бұрын
I’ve been learning how to do a back bend for a few months. I can now do a front walkover and a back bend
@FoxieAdjuia Жыл бұрын
Just amazing work and everything else
@funkaar31302 ай бұрын
Subscribed !
@deedee3355 Жыл бұрын
Just realized that, david moves the way i play around with my toys in my childhood
@aquaDo156 Жыл бұрын
I remember to do this when I was a little girl trying out for cheerleading. Im 35 and still do this before I do advance yoga🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🧘🏿♀️🕉️😊