The Art of Warming-Up in Cold Weather

2nd April 2018

Light warm-up workout / barbell +strips + bodyweight / 8 min

  • 4 exercises
  • 2 minutes each exercise
  • Equipment: barbell, bodyweight

Strength 4/10
Power 2/10
Endurance 4/10
Speed 2/10
Agility 4/10
Coordination 6/10
Balance 8/10
Flexibility 7/10

DESCRIPTION

EVO training is about simplicity. If you’re finding traditional training a little boring, over-complicated and unmotivating, you’ll love this simple high Intensity program. No frills, no spills – just low tech, high effect!

You will need a barbell, strips to hold the bar and your own weight. Organize your space so you have easy access to this equipment, without having to go too far.

This warm-up is performed in 8 minutes. Each exercise will take you 2 minutes to complete. Try to improve your performance each time you come to EVO. Do it with your friends and other members, and donโ€™t forget to post it on social media.

For motivation, partner up with a buddy and compete against each other during and after the warm-up. Remember, EVO training is about skill, so focus on good movement technique, whilst moving as fast as possible.

 

1. ROLL OUT WITH STEP

2 minutes, moving at a moderate speed;

  • With the trapeze bar hanged, grab it on the extremities with your arms extended. The bar must be aligned with your chest. The bar must be at chest height.
  • Take a long step forward and lunge deep, moving the arms straight overhead, torso upright. Return and switch legs.

2. HIP EXTENSION

2 minutes, moving at a moderate speed;

  • Stand upright and hold the trapeze bar with arms straight. Engage the core and transfer weight to one leg.
  • Hinge at the hips as you reach forward with the bar. Aim to keep the torso in line with the raised leg.
  • Keep your arms extended, holding the bar and try to go further, extending your shoulders, trunk and leg.
  • Alternate between legs and repeat

3. SIDE REACH

2 minutes, moving at a moderate speed;

  • Hang the bar slightly above your hip.
  • Bent your trunk to the bar side leaning your forearm over the bar
  • Youโ€™ll feel a slight stretch on the rib cage. After that, return to the initial position

4. HANGING TWIST

2 minutes, moving at a moderate speed;

  • Lie on your back with knees bent. Place the right leg over the left thigh and allow it to hang in the bar.
  • With the left foot, take a small step to the right, so the foot is in line with the right hip.
  • Allow the left leg to slowly rotate to the right and back to the center. Feel the movement (and stretch) in the left outer hip, but do not over-stretch. Repeat and switch sides.

CHECK ALSO:

WORKOUT OF THE MONTH: KINESIS CORE WORKOUT

WORKOUT OF THE MONTH: 36 MINUTE LEG WORKOUT

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