Pro Footballer's Full Deep Stretch and Yoga Routine | 30 Minute Yoga for Soccer Players

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Name: Matt Sheldon
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[@joaopereira9515]

i watched this so many times that I've memorized gucci's moves

[@imzdauy9067]

Lol

[@sebg1542]

yay im the 100th lol

[@Mikeyy016]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Zdravlje1]

and what matt's gonna say

[@alzsinatra]

Same

[@wm1938]

Those foot stretches sent me into another dimension

[@ravispomsanam11]

WM19 lmaooo

[@xv3262]

Ikr

[@ro1andower888]

Felt like the whole year of 2020😐

[@ro1andower888]

but me feeling the pain

[@jozeesandy5957]

i feel you man

[@dankm4214]

Time Stamps: 1:10 Toe flexor stretch 2:20 Foot extension stretch 3:34 Calf stretch 5:49 Lying quad stretch 8:08 Downward dog 9:18 Frog stretch 10:30 Single leg adductor stretch 12:44 Sitting hamstring stretch 13:50 Split leg adductor stretch 15:03 Split leg one sided adductor stretch 17:28 Couch quad stretch 19:49 Left leg forward and side lunge stretches 22:10: Right leg forward and side lunge stretches 24:20 Figure of 8 glute stretch 26:46 Upward dog 27:55 Childs pose 29:05 Cross leg glute stretch 31:22 Repeats the 3 stretches he found most challenging

[@microwavablemustard8592]

Hero

[@europo9964]

All hero’s don’t wear capes

[@darren4184]

Appreciate the workkkkkk🥺🥺

[@harshsaini1812]

My saviour

[@hriatchhunga189]

Thanks dude✅✅👍

[@relaxingandedits5340]

Gucci's Routine : 0:44 Intro 1:14 Observing that tf is wrong with him 1:23 Nevermind 3:51 O now that's something interesting 4:42 Dribbling 6:04 Dribbling Intensified 6:29 Neymar Jr 6:37 Counterattack 8:09 Pressing 8:25 Possession now with Gucci 9:00 Half time 10:01 Showing off Skill moves 10:07 RKO attempt 12:13 Hey! I'm the star 15:20 Solo sprint 15:49 Practicing 16:02 Goal? 16:12 Chilling 16:17 RKO attempt #2 16:53 Barrel Roll 17:55 Underpass? 18:27 Takeoff 19:55 Gimme that 30:56 Red Card (Ramos) 31:02 Arguing with the referee 31:46 My Throne! 32:05 O hail! Gucci 33:23 Don't mess with Ramos 33:36 Brilliant Header 33:52 Teach me too, please 34:03 Nevermind #2 34:38 Typical cat playstyle

[@dribblingdavid547]

This is underrated, ik this is a year later comment but nice work!

[@thebeast5492]

Yes, this is underrated

[@hanielphilip5043]

How does this not have atleast a couple thousand 👍🏿

[@relaxingandedits5340]

@@hanielphilip5043 thanks, appreciate it man

[@dercoldegcol2600]

Nice work dude

[@imperfect1199]

Rich people: we wear gucci shoes Him: I own a gucci cat

[@naodyoseftewelde8715]

Lol

[@abdoo284]

😂😂😂😂

[@NgaiNing]

Who’s watching and following along 😁

[@MimiEstelle]

I'm SO glad you didn't lock Gucci up for this video. Thank you.

[@Daniel.Emmanuel10]

She's so chill like the music in this video

[@princevegeta9149]

You lowkey think he doesn’t take care of her 😂

[@6Pachamama]

Thank you for your video. I am a Yoga Teacher and currently teaching Children with special need. And I wanted to see which yoga stretches footballers might use and enjoy. Since one of my students today was saying he doesn't like Yoga while he was happily following and doing it all!! So, I have found out that he loves football and I am going to use that reference instead to divert his interest to change his perception on Yoga , perhaps it is in the "word" Yoga.. Anyway, I will introduce footballer's Yoga on our tomorrow's lesson & session. Thanks, OM Shanti

[@sodie6549]

That’s very special

[@jamesgrear154]

Great work

[@JustAGalAndHerDog]

Yoga has a lot of associations to it you have to be a certain way in your ‘practice’. I prefer to just stretch because there are no beg or advanced stretchi’s...and for the same reason you mentioned I clicked his link instead of an at home yoga video.

[@jukzjee5822]

we need more teachers like u,around whole world

[@6Pachamama]

@@jukzjee5822 Thank you for appreciating it. Yes, we need to drop our Mind's "plan", our personal agenda and go with the flow like water flows around rocks, bend for whatever is needed and how our talent, gift would serve rather than our own agenda. It's easy, it's just a matter of a choice. Namaste

[@josevillanueva9705]

“I’m just a professional footballer” 😏

[@misbahalhuda]

Exactly 😂

[@braadyoneill]

so casual man lmaooo

[@heldtkochlyse6521]

2nd Divison team ranked 16 last year , division 7 in germany , amateur league in NZ .... PROOOfessional oh yeah !!

[@jimcarrey2014]

@@heldtkochlyse6521 more professional than you

[@heldtkochlyse6521]

​@@jimcarrey2014 How ?

[@claregreen2004]

These stretches really helped me recover

[@twistedtreeyoga9523]

I'm a yoga instructor and for someone who isn't a "professional stretcher or yoga teacher 🙂" I found your alignment and body aware information on point! Even the statement about recognizing how one side of your body was tighter or sorer and attributing it to the Right-side use was very insightful (and true!). Your reminder about sleep, hydration and nutrition as three key pillars to recovery and performance were spot on. Great video. Thanks for providing this.

[@ludeciasansing5004]

I'm a basketball player and I love doing this stretching routine. It improved my flexibilty and also my recovery. By the way, I was a soccer player before I transitioned to basketball.

[@syrc7100]

How long did you do this at the time?

[@rafabrener2000]

Watching this one for the 10th time, know all your about the speak by now 😂

[@jarmoetumarkku95]

Same😂

[@janikolszewski3953]

Same

[@qBedwars]

Same

[@ekke720]

what did he sayyyyy

[@osbaldogabino69]

Foreal😭

[@sharalynduboise]

This is by far the most calming stretching experience I’ve had in awhile (and I am a yoga instructor lol). The talking keeps my screaming muscles occupied

[@RubsonMoreira]

Watched this so many times, I know his script word for word bar for bar

[@tjavon19]

Just when I needed to watch a video like this 🙌🏽

[@lhb873]

Javon Turner same

[@sp7cr7]

Right

[@dodogamaff]

The first stretch it's what we as Muslims do when praying 😂😂

[@sanartalal4390]

farhan hassan when

[@sadiqaminu7581]

Frrrrr 😂😂😂that thing so hard

[@dodogamaff]

@@sanartalal4390 between the two sujuud

[@canwehit1milsubswithnovids651]

28:21 aswell

[@omerhayat2523]

Lol yeah

[@danblake-hagan1662]

This is the best stretching video for a footballer, I have really tight hips and this has really helped with that and my overall flexibility altogether, thanks!

[@mertylmaz2037]

How often u doin this

[@samuel_shemire]

@@mertylmaz2037 me, everyday or every two days. Depending on how my body feels.

[@iLiveFootball1]

I weigh 340 pounds, I used to have a problem hitting the pitch to ping some balls with my friends. My back would start hurting so bad after 15 minutes i would stop. When I started doing your stretch/yoga routinely for 3 weeks I noticed my back stop hurting and i was able to last 45 minutes. Now I do the stretch/yoga routinely daily at 4am and try to hit the pitch everyday at 6 and work on fitness/individual training. My Weight-Loss and football journey is going to be a long one. My goal is to get fit and join a competitive sunday league in the next 2 years. You've inspired me and so many others to get out there and get after it. All your content is amazing and you're letting people know the truth. Tho I need to watch your football nutrition more haha. Keep up the hard work and Thanks for everything you've done for us

[@tobyrichardson1272]

any update on the journey?

[@htinnborg2086]

Did you join a team?

[@austinhinkson1414]

❤

[@tiggerperez8524]

Its been 2 years how’s it going?

[@sebg1542]

love that you explain how to do the stretches and where you should feel it instead of just filming yourself doing them

[@raullozada5387]

Saw this vid this morning & have already done the routine twice. I appreciate the different vibes you bring not being a yoga instructor. The athlete vibe is familiar & homey to me, I appreciate that. & I find it funny that my dog is named Gucci lol!

[@JD_Genes]

I’ve followed this routine a few times now and it’s really helpful, thanks Matt!

[@benpena795]

Love the idea Matt! Stretching is always important. I switched from soccer to Volleyball this past month but I still love your content. Even though I stopped playing, your videos always awsome!

[@tobias8218]

I always get injured in my hip flexors, but now I’ll strengthen it and stretch it and just begin to do a lot of injury prevention. This video has been my go-to video for the last 3-4 months

[@mouse_thakur]

1:10 Toe flexor stretch 2:20 Foot extension stretch 3:34 Calf stretch 5:49 Lying quad stretch 8:08 Downward dog 9:18 Frog stretch 10:30 Single leg adductor stretch 12:44 Sitting hamstring stretch 13:50 Split leg adductor stretch 15:03 Split leg one sided adductor stretch 17:28 Couch quad stretch 19:49 Left leg forward and side lunge stretches 22:10: Right leg forward and side lunge stretches

[@mouse_thakur]

24:20 Figure of 8 glute stretch 26:46 Upward dog 27:55 Childs pose 29:05 Cross leg glute stretch 31:22 Repeats the 3 stretches he found most challenging

[@kevinandrews2365]

Matt “I’m not a yoga instructor” Sheldon

[@cLOPEZ107]

First comment

[@Andrew-yr4ne]

I was looking for soccer specific stretching for so long. And finally it appears on my favorite's KZbinr channel. Thanks a lot, Matt!

[@cristianomcw]

That’s soooo good. Especially the first one, I didn’t realize the importance of stretching the toes until I watched your video. Thanks for sharing and talking along the way when you are doing the pose.

[@joellamb1723]

Finally found a good football yoga video 🔥🔥 explains everything well and has definitely helped me when playing 💪💪

[@pap3rlane]

i been doing this routine literally mostly each day and i swear to god i never felt so much better my back pain , my hips everything got better even my mobility thanks bro love 💯

[@chrisaksoz1291]

I’ve never really had a stretching routine and chronic injuries from inflexibility pushed me out of pro soccer, day 1 of starting a routine with this video and man it was a massive struggle but going to keep at it 2-3 times a week and see where we end up! Thanks for putting this out there for us soccer players!

[@corbanburrowes5786]

Just finished up doing this stretch routine. Played a game last night and was feeling very sore, but after doing this I feel excellent. Thanks Matt!

[@ryanbaker1018]

Thank you Matt this was fantastic, I'm definitely implementing this into my recovery

[@jorgeregalado9012]

Everytime I get about 1 month into my training sessions I tend to get injured ! So this will definitely help with recovery thanks !

[@anthonyleebeaumont6947]

Thank you for doing this, sir. I've tried going through many beginner yoga videos but this was so much better for me. I've just returned to football after a few years out and this has been helping me after the first pre-season game.

[@kellycoeur-de-lion5685]

This was great! I have a 13 year old footballer and getting him to stretch isn’t the easiest! We did this together and your tips throughout were so helpful! Thank you.

[@ayske1]

I can’t believe I followed through all of it! I’m 35 this year, mainly been a Futsal gk for about ten tears. I found the abductors and sitting on your ankles the most painful Even the long straight leg to the side got me and that’s my bread and butter (leg saves) Subbed! The whole routine was great!

[@GillsFan]

I’m in my 3rd of being a Futsal keeper now and love this video! Anything else would you recommend in your experience? Thanks

[@admiremic5229]

Super educational! Very clear! Motivated! Thank you very much!

[@landonnelson2487]

As a young athlete struggling with season due to pains and tightness in muscles this helped so much just the simple and efficient stretches are so convenient thank you so much

[@brookepatterson4107]

Those foot stretches hurt SO good! I literally died laughing between you saying that you don't know the names of the yoga stretches and you yelling at gucci! I wasn't looking for the spiritual yoga so thank you! Made my night!

[@sigurdurflemmingsson4250]

Thanks!! been looking for this kind of video for 2 years literally. Only done the normal yoga stuff It's great to see a soccer specific!

[@Khalid-tb3dg]

You said the s word....

[@callenbourgeois1031]

stuff?

[@calebwood1187]

Callen Bourgeois soccer lmao

[@Edward-ho2bm]

@@calebwood1187 lmao

[@kellydobbins796]

I love this routine, do it all the time now! Thanks for sharing. From, a fellow soccer player

[@iBangallz]

This is the best stretch I've done. I haven't played for almost a year. This has helped me play pick up and helped my mobility and performance on pitch.

[@sethkaufman5836]

Thanks! My 10 yro son is a soccer player and just had a growth spurt so has lost some mobility. I am a lot less flexible than I use to be so we are starting this together. It’s a good way for us to spend time together and also get more lumber so we can avoid injuries. Keep up the hood work with the videos. Thanks again.

[@akshitverma208]

this lower body stretch was amazing. can you do an upper body one as well?

[@karan96m]

I just finished the full yoga routine. Loved it feels soo great and relaxed. For the last 3 min i focused on my upper body

[@dianadugger]

I am COMPLETELY out of shape and remembered doing this stretching routine with you. It feels so low-key and casual....actually relaxing. So, here I am, a couple of years later stretching once again. Also, I think Gucci deserves co-billing and her own show. Thank you for sharing!

[@cameronbastien5021]

Just started my high school season and right now we are going through preseason. With it being only the second session my hip flexor has gotten tight. This was a perfect video to help me and I appreciate you showing us your routine!

[@KianX22]

Just did the whole thing with you, will try and do it at least 3 times a week. Thanks for the video 👍

[@moncefkmoncef8648]

Just a man with his cat chillin in the house u know stretching , chilly music in the background . And playing on a professional level , helping others with what u have making great vids . THATS THE DREAM Y'ALL ♥️

[@calebwood1187]

MONCEF K MONCEF go away you American mate🤣

[@moncefkmoncef8648]

Tf u mean , I'm ALGERIAN not american man

[@Yoamo-Sabine]

I'm a Yoga Instructor and I'm going to start teaching a soccer team soon. I really like your video - it inspired me a lot 👍😊 You explained a lot of important things especially that every body is different, that you always feel into your body, the difference between discomfort and pain... 😊 Thank you so much for sharing.

[@austinhinkson1414]

Surprising how a 30 min. video with a non-instructor could be really enjoyed. Appreciate this

[@ahmedfiraol]

I have never stretched out like today. Thanks Matt! So easy to sit and do it with u. This is something i would've never done on my own

[@ilovegodandjesusjohn316]

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

[@shannone9000]

Love the Mill Hoy shoutout 😍 I caved and bought the subscription to his site this year and it’s been sooo worth it

[@J.A.Y24]

Literally do this twice a week and it's so useful and its really loosening up my muscles good. Thanks man

[@iCloud12]

Never apologize for featuring a cat :-)

[@LinhTran.]

Gucci's like "Pay attention to me! Daddy I wanna play" hahaha so cute 😍

[@MrTube44444]

This was great!! I play soccer a lot and these videos and strength training have really helped loosen me up! Please do this more!!!

[@romansparks2875]

Quality👏use this all the time as a football player, difficult at the beginning but once you get in the rhythm your body feels brand new.

[@davidsullivan3021]

In case anybody is wondering the last stretch he does works his glutious medius not your glutious Maximus (Butt) But it is a little more toward your quad which helps your kicking motion in soccer and the most powerful kickers have a really stretched out glutious medius Thank you and God bless

[@jacobinman3813]

You know pain were you have to giggle a little bit, yeah that was me 😂

[@eriksuja7230]

exactly the video i was looking for . been searching for something like that for months , thank you

[@tonyvazquez1924]

That was great. I just finished following along the whole time. Felt the adductor stretches a lot. And will continue to use this to open up my hips.

[@mstefanidis1841]

Exactly when i needed this

[@josefwinstone2754]

This dude definitely has a calming presence

[@aryaka_run]

i am following few stretches for 15 secs and few for 60 secs, and most of them for 30 secs for past week every day before and after i play football. Huge thanks Matt. saviour. i have less fatigue and cramps for the rest of the day.

[@squirrelssquirrelsandmores4148]

In case you haven't seen, Millionaire Hoy is back in KZbin! I've done your stretch routine a few times and its really helped, thanks for sharing this with us.

[@CoachAnton]

This is by far my favorite (stretch, smoothie etc.)

[@football278]

Perfect yoga video! I did this for the last week and has helped me tremendously! (Edit - I have now done this for the last 3 months and I feel amazing!!!)

[@sasha1581]

Any updates?

[@lestellalfred1355]

SIUUUUUUUUUUU

[@nathanielilyazarov5395]

What changes did u notice

[@dizaiah]

Loved this. Defo gonna encorporate into my everyday morning routine. Personally have a really tight right side of my body, left side is really flexible, right side barely so. Loved the last criss cross stretch. Glad I found this channel

[@Mortezu1982]

I learned a bunch of real good stretches for my own routine. Thank you so much.

[@sweetchinmusic801]

I am glad that the ancient wisdom of INDIA (yoga and meditation) is being adapted and appreciated all over the world now..

[@Gcoviello10]

Them hamstring stretches were killers I went to get up off the floor for a live lesson and the pain in my legs 😂

[@charlottereeves3058]

pls never delete this i’ve been using it for over a year now for hockey and the gym. i could probably recite this video w my eyes close. the best stretching exercises and video i’ve ever found. covers everything and so great with the timer. i even modify it with stretches i like too. simply awesome

[@andrejg3086]

you can download this video

[@kosuny]

Thank you! This really helped me to realize, what I need to stretch more and gave more ideas how!

[@ricardona7]

I rarely leave comments on KZbin videos. But had to congratulate you and give you much deserved props for this video. Found it less than a week ago and stretched along with you 3 times already. Its my go to before playing. 👏⚽️

[@KolyaBennett]

My personal stretching routine - 1:08 8:08 9:18 10:28 12:48 13:58 19:48 24:28 27:58 Repeat 3 of the most challenging stretches.

[@joeodonnell3792]

Ive been doing this for a while now during lockdown and it has helped me massively, physically and also mentally. New subscriber 👍👍

[@KushalSharma007]

Matt, thank you so much for this routine. This is on my weekly schedule now. 🙏🏼

[@isaiahstuart9069]

Anyone here still doin the same routine in 2024

[@cLOPEZ107]

I’m still doing it in 2026

[@justinhenry3903]

🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️

[@segatasanshiro21]

I watch dis for gucci

[@caribbeanjack]

I’ve been looking for this exact video and stretching. All other yoga ones are too much. This one is perfect, just after 4 days my legs feel better than ever

[@jeremyteo83]

Thank you for this! I’ve been looking for a good lower body stretch routine to follow along, this is a big bonus because you’re a footballer too.

[@beastmode5685]

Matt do a foam rolling routine. Please

[@areetrao3729]

he has it was a long time ago

[@lizc2837]

Gucci is amazing. 😂😂 3:44 LOL, I want this crazy cat. Thanks for this video, it's something I've been needing! I saw your feet stretches, which are a big help, but is there something more I can do for my feet? I have a very big problem with tendon pain and cramping in my feet (almost like Plantars fasciitis) very frequently when I play. Any suggestions?

[@qwertzbot]

That's the best stretching video I have ever seen. I really like that you talk during the exercises

[@charliemartinhine7441]

Loved this, I don’t usually do set stretching sessions but I’m going to start doing this more... Thank you 🙏

[@invincible1409]

Hey matt, you should make a video on books recommended for athletes. And if anyone reading can name a few, that would be nice

[@invincible1409]

@Better Tomorrow thankss

[@olisaanyaegbunam2687]

Amazing just did it right now absolute killer😂⚽️

[@stealmywinners5988]

Great video! Would love to see one on strength conditioning and elastic band resistance work, showing which muscle groups to train for soccer.

[@adityagade9788]

haven't worked out since a year almost and now my whole body is rigid been following this routine since almost 2 weeks now and thanks for the same

[@qBedwars]

Gucci is actually a pretty good name 😂🤣

[@JustAGalAndHerDog]

The cat kept the time flowing because there was something cute and playful to look at each minute.

[@sammythirkell5200]

Thank you so much for this and all your other stretching routines as they have really helped me - I used to be really inflexible and I actually had never intentionally stretched my hip flexor before watching these stretching videos. And as a young footballer those toe stretches to another milky a different dimension. Thank you so much, love your vids

[@bugsy7878]

Definitely going to start doing these, felt the difference straight after. Sore legs not so sore now. Thank you

[@felixschaffer7708]

great, but really tough workout :D for me the `dog` was by far the most painful one

[@Handysoccersc]

Is there a way I can download this routine without going on KZbin? Anyone know how I can do this? Please and thanks

[@TeddyBear-dh5tz]

actually did this and wow my lower body feels so much better 🙏🏻🙌🏻 thank youuu

[@harryhundermark3631]

The stretches are great but the Gucci moments are elite 🏆

[@cLOPEZ107]

Gucci practices his moves while Matt recovers, Gucci’s mentality 🤯