There's a reason that yoga has been around for centuries. While I am definitely respectful of professional yoga teachers, I am certainly not posing to be one. However, I am saying that adding in some mobility flow sequences here and there can provide benefit to your body.

Here are my top 3 reasons why:

Reason #1: Active Recovery

Like most people, you're likely exercising a lot these days without giving your body the adequate amount of active rest and recovery. A short mobility flow sequence can be restorative and regenerative for your body to feel fresh for your next training session.

Reason #2: No Equipment

You likely have little to no gym equipment access, which is totally cool. All you’ll need for these mobility flow exercises is your bodyweight.

Reason #3: Body Control

There's a great deal of coordination, stability and body control involved with these mobility flow exercises. Possessing the ability to transition from one movement to the next takes time and precision to master. Building the skill of body control will ultimately boost your strength and stability within the context of strength training and lifting weights.

Bonus Reason: Feels Good

After going through a mobility flow sequence and breaking a little sweat, you will undoubtedly feel good and refreshed for your upcoming training session.

Mobility Flow Sequence

Run through the following mobility flow sequence for 5 reps per side for each exercise. Once you’re done, rest completely for 45-60 seconds. Complete 2-3 total sets of this sequence.

#1: Scorpion

#2: Hands Free Z-Hip Turn

#3: Alt. Spiderman to Cossack Squat

#4: Alt. Kick-Through

#5: Alt. Leg Flair

#6: Alt. Warrior

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Matthew Ibrahim is the Co-Owner, Director of Strength & Conditioning and Internship Coordinator at TD Athletes Edge in Salem, MA. Throughout his career, Matthew has been an invited guest speaker nationally in over 10 U.S. states, which was highlighted by his presentations at Google Headquarters, Stanford University, Equinox, Lululemon and Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, in addition to guest speaking internationally in Milan, Italy. He has also been an invited guest speaker by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) at the regional conference level and at the state clinic level. His professional work has been featured in some of the world’s largest publications, such as Men's Health, Men’s Fitness and STACK Media. Currently, he is a PhD student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in the Human and Sport Performance program. Matthew also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Endicott College and an Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Maryville University. Connect with him on Instagram for training, performance and professional development content: @matthewibrahim_

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