How To Kick Higher!! Advanced Hip Stretches. I wish I Knew This Years Ago - 2nd Degree Black Belt

[@mortalkomment8028]

3:53 Exercise no. 1 - diagonal wall squat 6:31 Exercise no. 2 - deep lunge 8:23 Exercise no. 3 - the dog in stretch bands (only for healthy hips)

[@austinsmith109]

Saving me half an hour a week🙏

[@stevebrindle1724]

I am 68 and have been training in martial arts since my mid-teens. Stiff hips have always been a problem for me but these exercises have already improved my hip flexibility. Thanks from the UK gents!

[@tobiwongkenobi8436]

Muay Thai practitioner here- I desperately needed this. Thank you so much!

[@BobandBrad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justincompton1838]

Hey mate did these stretches help ?

[@Meta_Meech]

Same, Muay Thai, Capoeira and Taekwondo. This absolutely helps

[@mortalkomment8028]

Need to try it.

[@rfkyt]

I perform Olympic level mental gymnastics

[@YaBoiButterball]

Bob and Brad are my two reasons for living

[@BobandBrad]

I hope you have a few more!!

[@jeanstran]

reason we can keep moving & living!

[@Neboekadnezar]

Lost in translation, I hope!

[@EverythingEsala]

Seriously

[@dragisadenic9470]

You must ne very poor! They are more clowns then anything else.

[@yoga_thinker]

Wow, this is amazing. I had problems with a high kick, even despite my good stretch I could not do a high side kick. After 5 minutes of this stretching I kick much higher than after years of training. Wow wow wow Bless you ... I'm going to kick somebody right now

[@BobandBrad]

Lol

[@هشامزين-ظ9ع]

I suffer pain when lifting the leg to the side, whether right or left, the pain is at the fixed pelvic joint, but when lifting in front, there is no pain. Will this exercise help me get rid of the pain? Thank you

[@lightning7198]

@@هشامزين-ظ9ع maybe but u should probably go see a doctor

[@vandammethebest2714]

👏🏼👏🏼🤣🤣

[@jamesgarbogarbo7599]

That's good bro. That's the purpose of martial arts to kick somebody's ass

[@DjediVibrations]

As a muay thai guy I wanna thank you so much for this I've tried 1000s of different stretches some of these really made a huge difference!

[@sharonmcqueentorres2459]

I did all of your stuff for 30years and now at 66 am having bone troubles. I left the gym 3 years ago. The point is: you have to keep at it regardless of life!!!

[@BobandBrad]

Very true!

[@jwfloating-world]

Thanks guys. As a martial artist for nearly 40years, I laid off training for a couple of years and found my I found my left hip just locked up. At age 57 these will help a great deal. Thanks.

[@BobandBrad]

You’re welcome.

[@jwfloating-world]

I’ve tried these stretches four times over the last week and found a distinct improvement in the hip capsule. As my adductors have always been tight, this prevented a lot of movement. I found using yoga blocks helped with stability. Also so working to doodle like Brad.

[@codinginflow]

The intro is catchy as hell 🔥

[@michaelburkley1225]

Bob and Brad are right. Please don't over do it. I suggest following their method. 🙂

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

I'm 71---it was back in 67' that I became interested in Gung Fu. I've always enjoyed the hand and arm techniques of Wing Chun. But having quick feet was always especially enjoyable. My legs are still very fast, despite my age. These stretches are great---painful, but great! Of course I take them slowly. But I have never stopped stretching since the late 60's, so these stretches weren't TOO un- comfortable. Thanx, guys.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing, Keep up the good work!!! Brad

[@AverageGabriel]

Gung Fu?? What about Gum Fu? IT'S KUNG FU. There is no gung Fu.

[@Nimtrix]

@@AverageGabriel Incorrect. Kung fu and gung fu are just different ways of romanizing the same words 功夫. In Hanyu Pinyin, which is the official romanization system for Standard Mandarin Chinese, it is stylized gōngfu.

[@gobbysauce]

Kajukenbo student here. I’ve always had tightness at the hip keeping me from getting my kicks up higher. Thank you for this.

[@rickyhurtado]

I took a few years off and somehow I can’t kick (sideways) above my own waistline. I never noticed the flexibility actually go away and now it’s painful to even try. Glad I found this, I’ll start working on it asap.

[@FRESHL1887]

Great video! My additional advice: if you want to kick higher, practice kicking high !!! Over and over again.

[@momzilla9491]

Ok Bob. It is time to show us all up, and do the splits! XOX

[@seanferguson5460]

Man! I don't know how you guys manage daily posts -- on subjects I need but never thought to ask about! I've been trying to kick up my heels for decades!

[@emeraldlucky1274]

I suffer from an injury in my leg for almost 2 years where the joint clicks and feels painful when i did my exercise, but when i found the videos of this guys about stretching it gets cured and now I can do exercise better.

[@crowboy9818]

Never change your intro music, ever 👌

[@furyano1251]

I love this video. I have different backgrounds in martial arts. I’m older now and like to find good stretch advice and cheats. This video and the stretches demonstrated are all that is needed to achieve high kicks. Forget all that was learned before and just work these stretches and see the best results in a shorter period of time. ✌️👍🤙

[@mikaelbauer3818]

46 year old restarting karate here, just did that first exercise....amazing.

[@izwaf9805]

im 35 this year, i didn't do any exercises for the past 10 years. Started my muay thai journey like 5 months ago..my flexibility is so bad that i can't even do roundhouse kick up to the waist. i desperately need this and i hope this stretches can help me improve my flexibility to kick higher but i can only do the 1st and 2nd exercise for now because i don't have the equipment to do the 3rd exercise 😔

[@EastCoastPGS]

After a 20 year lay off from Kyokushin karate, I started back training again at 50. Surprisingly the only thing that I am having trouble with is kicking flexibility. I am definitely going to start doing these stretches.

[@BobandBrad]

Good for you!

[@EnglandLives]

The first 2 stretches to do. 3:53 Exercise no. 1 - diagonal wall squat 6:31 Exercise no. 2 - deep lunge

[@The6thRonin]

I have been in the arts since 1969 and I have always loved stretching. I have never tried tried these before and thank you so much for sharing them.

[@lorddoge2268]

bro these are such good stretches ive never felt any stretches like this 💀 and my dad taught me alot of stretches

[@jonathanzuniga3681]

Love how you guys crack on each other! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video, well I guess I can… I really appreciate this video.

[@honestlee9921]

Awesome! I really needed this video. Im doing kick boxing but I really struggle even kicking body height sometimes

[@horsetrader186]

Bob and Brad, I'm not a martial artist but I'm always interested in learning new exercises to help keep me fit and healthy as I age. I have incorporated these stretches into my daily routine and all I can say is WOW. The result is increased flexibility, increased range of motion and any pain I have/ or had in the hip capsule (due to stiffness), literally disappears in less than a minute. Thank you guys for all that you do.

[@tilou94mai]

Well thanks we do all that in the dojo (kyokushinkaikan)and yes do this for a year and its gona go high easy

[@rejoyce318]

The stretches remind me of exercises and stretches on a Pilates reformer.

[@austinsavage]

This really works! Even my wife has noticed i could kick higher after watching this video. Coz now she gets sidekicked on her nose instead of her chest. Happy kicking everyone 🦶

[@syinari8266]

I swear yall got a guide for everything i didn't expect a guide for this from you guys .

[@StephanPanter]

one of the better comedy-channels here on KZbin 👍😅

[@abj136]

Hip stretches is what i need. Dealing with an old injury to the hip flexor, plus desk job makes me very stiff.

[@Nimtrix]

That was the greatest intro I have ever seen, I subscribed immediately.

[@cobdogla1985]

This is the funniest most insightful video I’ve ever seen

[@fierypickles4450]

These gentlemen are national treasures

[@TheBearorist]

Oh my gooood that laying down one!!! I love you guys, real talk

[@J3unG]

This is a great series. Would you please expand it to include stretches to the calf muscles (front kicks) and stretches that help to 'loosen' the knee joints ankle and toes. I'm looking not just to expand range of motion but to keep the joints loose and pliable as I move. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@BobandBrad]

I did make a video on this. Search Bob and Brad on KZbin with ths subject and it should come up. Best wishes. Brad

[@DragonDreamVNY]

Karate guy here. Appreciate this Bob & Brad 💪

[@Jagunco]

Cheers lads. I use to be a karate man (in a proper coloured gi I'll have you know.... yanks....) but moved to capoeira years ago. Just starting my first class now at 45 years old

[@marianl3447]

I LOVE you both...been away for awhile and back when can...YOU are still sooo cool.

[@UsyksmashedFurytopieces]

I cannot describe to you the release I get from the groin stretch at 7.26. Unreal.

[@fadirezkallah7133]

I'm an amateur martial artist and all I can say is thank you so so much!!! These are alleviating some of my hip stiffness. I hope ine day I can help people the way you do.

[@BobandBrad]

Im glad this was helpful, these stretches do really address hip flexiblity well. Good luck with your training. Brad

[@tomjeff1743]

Stumbled here. These guys have almost 4M subs?

[@donniezawadski2047]

Dude , bro .... Yall give me hope in humanity with all that you share on this platform . Podcast is a good idea btw .... Just saying. 💯 ♥️

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for your kind words! We do have a podcast I hope you check it out!!

[@michaelelliott330]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@sva6774]

Thank you master. As a MMA fighter this Help a Lot,as always. Much Love.

[@RM668]

Will try it for my taekwondo 🥋 and Muay Thai kickboxing 🥊 classes

[@BobandBrad]

Sounds great! Bob

[@shylababu1771]

Hi Bob & Brad ... u never fail Us... each time new updated exercises. & stretches ... thanks guys

[@riche5101]

Don't be shy. Get it up there.

[@guyspicks5308]

Thanks so much for this video! Going to try these for Muay Thai

[@renev8223]

Well it help with sciatica. Thank you.

[@johnnyaxelsson6666]

These charismatic boys have great knowledge in what they wil help us whit..😁. Everyone must not be young, suntaned,.. That only care about how they look in the video.. Knowledge is most importent....keep the good info coming boys👍

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for the kind words Johnny. We definitely are not winning a beauty contest, LOL. Brad

[@marenb3819]

Love your vids. I also love that Bob wore socks in solidarity with Brad, even though he wasn't doing any of the exercises 😂. What cute friends.

[@sportmuaythaiv1045]

Very helpful advice. While I do sport muaythai and have no respect for dojo blackibelts, your information is a gem. BTW I follow your channel from massage gun.

[@EdisonBryan]

Lol that intro song cracked me up. Made me stay for the rest of the video.

[@GSJC2012]

So entertaining end educational ! Thank you guys youre so awesome 👍💪😉

[@zacksnyder7946]

Love the intro Guys, it's killer!

[@GeorgeFranquiz]

Thank you for the tip, nice video for martial artist

[@pedrobrocato1982]

Dope… Brad is a black belt in karate 🥋 🤜👍

[@brendaw.7597]

Great information. Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@cose415]

I skateboard & I needed this thank u guys 🙏🏾

[@HansDerGerman]

Perfect timing!

[@joelexis8887]

You guys are amazing thank you

[@BobandBrad]

Of course!

[@petesnow2484]

This streches help . Thank you so much

[@stettan1]

An observation on the first stretch. Shotokan, and I presume most wushu styles, tell you to not splay your feet or tilt your pelvis forward in a horse stance. But that's just what you do if you do a froggie on the floor. Both things are avoided here.

[@yellowjoe.2000]

Amazing video. No wonder they got 3.38 million subscribers!

[@emmawoollard2749]

Love the intro

[@mmgibson1]

Very informative! I wonder if these stretches might also help with my running, or rather, racewalking. I don't need to kick higher, but I bet that my hip capsules would benefit from being less tight. I'm going to turn 58 in September and have learned that I should keep myself flexible, but not to do too much until I am used to the move, or the dreaded DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) will get me the next day.

[@acme-1889]

I will try. Thanks so much.

[@cvx2dog549]

My hip pain is killing me just watching you!

[@BobandBrad]

😂😂

[@Brandon123456magine]

Nice info I should do this stretches every morning.😁

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Thanks I love stretching

[@syciuplyte8494]

These guys are great!

[@bear0907]

You guys are great, important information and nice to add some humour to it. thank you.

[@BobandBrad]

You’re so welcome

[@ronalexander8982]

I just love the intro song 😂

[@lazybeachbum9394]

What? Y'all knew what I was looking for without typing it out.

[@paulkazimierzdanisz5152]

Hi,, good of you guys to prove that getting old isn't an option ❤️🍀🙃🐲👍

[@IALFAOMEGA]

Gentlemen, you re awesome

[@pottacoola]

This just gave me an extra cm on my split! Im stretching to do full side splits.

[@combatoutlook5184]

Bob and Brad the goats

[@BobandBrad]

I always wonder if this is a good thing or not, LOL Brad

[@jblev736]

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[@BobandBrad]

Awesome! We are so glad you like it

[@khappy1286]

Which gun did you get? I know they showed a couple. Is like to get one.

[@jblev736]

@@khappy1286 I got the normal sized one (not the mini). I think it is called the "Bob and Brad C2 Massage Gun"

[@leonidasi3590]

Hi, I have tendinitis and I'm 19 years old. I hope that by applying the concepts of videos like these I can get higher kicks. As I can't rause my leg laterally more than 45° without feeling a painful stabbing sensation. It's discouraged me because I'm behind in my class, and I have a competition coming up. I really hope this works. Any helpful comments will be greatly appreciated.

[@Goodnightandgoodluck-c7m]

Great video as usual. Where can i get the wall mount to loop the elastic band? Thanks for the info

[@ArnasMi11]

2 best exercise for my hips

[@Dumphy100]

This is great, thank you Bob and Brad. When identifying how your 'body is made' I find it hard to know if i can actually go any further over time. For example, when i hug my knees to chest, when knees are together there is a space between them and my chest and ever so slight discomfort in the hip joints when at maximum hip flexion. But if i part the knees slightly i can bring them to my armpits easily. I have difficulty getting into firelog and pigeon poses for yoga. When i lie down on my back, legs straight, heels down and abduct the hips one at a time using a strap i feel the same mild to slight discomfort in the abductor region. When stretching hamstrings and flexors I don't feel this type of discomfort at all. I think what I am saying is how to tell if a stretch is just grinding a couple of bones together or here in this insightful video the hip capsule. Could aforementioned discomfort be a stretching of the hip capsule. It should feel pain free as mentioned. So does the hip capsule stretch akin to muscle fibres in that they lengthen and possibly shorten over time if left 'unstretched' or perhaps more like a tendon or ligament stretch? And how do they differ to muscular stretching anyway? I'm a bit lost with the knowledge but do remember i used to kick higher decades ago...

[@go5582]

Hi guys. I like your video. Thanks

[@VantaClawz]

I own that book!

[@pricepatrick644]

Guys I would love the challenge of getting me to kick higher again. I am 58, had some back injuries years ago, but would love the challenge of kicking high again without hurting myself. I am a practicing chiropractor so I do understand more than the average person how the body works. I have been a martial artist for 35 years. So what do you think?

[@bugs4680]

Love the song,

[@honestlee9921]

I love that thumb nail

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

I'll try this

[@myfamily9393]

Love the intro 🤣❤️

[@terencetan5478]

I’m interested in videos on shoulder and neck stretches, do u have one already?

[@haroldi.6450]

The 2nd stretch chest away while lunging i been doing that for years lol i didnt even know

[@krisschlitt8735]

Need some tips for stretching for bjj

[@anandalye7115]

Great video! Thank you very much for this. BTW, is there a place where we can see Mr Kelly Starrett explain these stretches too?

[@ricoford1931]

Thanks for sharing these excersises and tips. I am 50 years old and took up karate again 2 years ago after a 30 year break (doing other types of sport). I try to regain my flexibility and found that my hips are now the limiting factor. Excersises like to ones you show in the video feel really good and seem to help. I have one question though: When doing these excersises (after karate training), I feel extra restricted in my hips 2-3 days after as if I need a relatively long recovery time. How frequent would you recommed doing these excersises? And would it be better to go ligth 4-5 days per week compared to go heavy say 2 times per week?

[@jogsamson]

Hi Bob and Brad! How important is exercising / warming up before stretching??

[@Berelo320]

Think of your muscles as an elastic band. If you put it in the freezer then try to stretch the band what would happen?

[@philcooper9225]

Uh no guys you stretch before warmup exercises like jogging or bounding. Feel free to stretch again but don't warm up before stretching.

[@BobandBrad]

We do like stretching, though there is different preferences out there.

[@dhus364]

Don't listen to people who say not to warm up. Run or bicycle 5 min or do 20 bodyweight squats & 20 lunges. Basically, blood should be flowing through any muscle that will be stretched.

[@gregoryillinivich5328]

I usually do the specific movements I am going to train at a very slow pace at a very low intensity. Then gradually, I will crescendo up to the point where I am ready to exert myself. That will be my warm up. Then I will repeat the process for every individual movement.