(Health-NewsWire.Net, July 04, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- Barry Lavis knows the importance of hip stretches before and after doing squats. He is a WOD Nation coach and certified trainer who has years of experience. He has worked with elite athletes and this makes him knowledgeable about stretching and its benefits. In his video, he demonstrates the proper way of warming up the hips by stretching with the use of a WOD Nation resistance band.
Stretching the hips opens it up in preparation for squats. The warmed up muscles are less likely to get injured. Stretching with a WOD Nation resistance band is a stress-free way to prepare for effective squats. Since the WOD Nation bands are available in different resistance levels, an athlete can choose the one well-suited to his physical condition. The stronger the person, the thicker resistance needed.
The stretches performed in Lavis' video have a variety of functions. They loosen and limber the hip area, increase efficiency in squats, and help prevent injuries. Injuries are not only painful, they can sideline an athlete for months and disrupt training. Squats are challenging to do and warming and loosening up the hips are good preparation prior to doing them.
Strong and healthy hips are not only crucial for squats but also for an extensive range of body movements. They are some of the most powerful joints in the body that provide stability and pivot point for many movements. When the hips are not sufficiently prepared for intense exercises like squats, it can result to painful injuries and dysfunction.
As seen in the video, it takes only a few minutes to stretch the hip using a WOD Nation resistance band. Lavis shows the proper placement of the band on the body while hooking it up on a post. He says that relaxing the hip during the stretches is important because tensing the muscles during this exercise will prevent one from getting the full benefit of the stretch.
Stretching the hips with a WOD Nation resistance band can be the way to an effective and injury free squats.
About WOD Nation
WOD Nation is a United States based company that provides workout gear to elite athletes. All of the company's fitness products are rigorously tested by athletes around the world to ensure they meet the demands of intense exercise programs. WOD Nation's website can be found at http://wodnationgear.com.
