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(Health-NewsWire.Net, June 19, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- As an experienced coach and trainer, Barry Lavis knows the benefits of stretching. In this particular video, he uses a WOD Nation resistance band to demonstrate the proper way of stretching the hips. WOD Nation resistance bands are color-coded for easier selections. In his video, Lavis uses a purple band with a resistance level of 40-80 pounds. WOD Nation bands come in a variety of resistance levels from 10-35 pounds for the red band and 65-175 pounds for the blue band. They can be used alone or in combination.
Warming up the hips by stretching prepares an athlete for squats. It opens up the hips for deeper squats and helps achieve the correct stance for an effective squat. When using resistance bands to stretch, it is important to use the correct level of resistance. The stronger the athlete, the stronger the resistance band needed.
In the video, Coach Lavis says that tensing the muscles during this exercise is not effective. It is important to let the exercise band do its work by relaxing the muscles. Stretching the hips for squats is crucial because squats are important for building strength and stability in the core and lower body which is useful in many activities. If the body is not warmed up and ready for squats, injuries are likely to happen.
Squats are not easy to perform and even experienced athletes can find them challenging. Stretching the hips can help in attaining the right stance for squats and they also help individuals who have tight hips.
The stretches for opening up the hips for squats are not difficult and they do not take too much time. However, they should not be overlooked because injuries of the hips knees, and lower back arise from not stretching before and after squats or any workout for that matter.
This video by Barry Lavis shows that it does not take too much time and effort to warm up the hips in order to perform a proper squat. With the help of WOD Nation resistance bands, squats can be done properly. And if an individual performs squats the right way, it can develop strength and stability.
About WOD Nation
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