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(Health-NewsWire.Net, May 16, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- For athletes that don't think stretching before and after squats is necessary, CrossFit Chiang Mai Thailand coach, Barry Lavis, has released a new video detailing the benefits of using WOD Nation resistance bands to reduce the risk of injury and improving performance.
Stretching in preparation for performing squats is a beneficial way to quickly obtain serious results and prevent injury. In his new video, Barry Lavis addresses how to perform the appropriate stretches, the technique involved, and selection of the right WOD Nation resistance bands for optimal benefit.
Often regarded as leg exercises, the primary goal of stretching is to open the hips for deeper, more stable squats. Stretching creates a biomechanical environment that facilities efficiency. Lavis noted that it's important for athletes to understand that the bands should be doing the work during stretches. It's a passive, non-fatiguing means of preparation.
Lavis has endorsed the WOD Nation resistance bands for performing all types of CrossFit stretches. They offer color coding for easy selection of resistance levels. The bands begin at 10-35 lbs. of resistance and increase to 65-175 lbs. Many athletes choose the wrong resistance bands for their needs and Lavis explains how to select the right bands in the video.
Squats have a variety of advantages and the ability to stretch correctly helps ensure athletes reap the full benefits. Squats build muscle throughout the body, burn more calories and boosts performance. In his new video, Lavis provides viewers with a step-by-step guide for correct positioning of the bands for optimal performance.
Tight hips are a problem for many athletes and a quick turn on the treadmill doesn't provide a sufficient warm-up. Over time, lack of proper stretching can lead to lower back pain and hip dysfunction. Passive and sedentary positions during the work day exacerbate the condition. Stretching elongates muscles to prepare for workouts. It's equally important to stretch after a workout to assist muscles in attaining their pre-exercise condition.
Squats are one of the most difficult movements to perform while maintaining the correct positioning. Individuals that don't stretch tend to learn forward during squats which shift the center of gravity. Attempting to work through it often results in an injury that can disrupt training for weeks and even months, depending upon the severity.
The new video by Lavis provides athletes with essential information about stretching with WOD Nation resistance bands that are often overlooked or ignored by those eager to leap into their CrossFit training. Viewers will learn the fine points of performing stretches for squats that are quick, easy, prevent injury and allow athletes to perform to their full potential.
About WOD Nation
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