Warm-Up
Preparatory exercises performed before the main workout to prepare the body.
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A proper warm-up prepares your body for exercise by increasing heart rate, blood flow to muscles, and joint mobility. It typically includes general cardio (5-10 minutes), dynamic stretching, and movement-specific preparation. Warming up reduces injury risk, improves performance, and enhances the mind-muscle connection. Never skip your warm-up, especially before heavy lifting.
Examples
- 5 minutes of light cardio
- Dynamic stretches like leg swings
- Warm-up sets before working weight
Related Terms
Stretching and mobility exercises
123 exercises in the library match this description.
Chair Upper Body Stretch
Stretching · Other
Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch
Stretching · Other
Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
Stretching · Exercise Ball
Child's Pose
Stretching · None
Chin To Chest Stretch
Stretching · None
Crossover Reverse Lunge
Stretching · None
Dancer's Stretch
Stretching · None
Dynamic Back Stretch
Stretching · None
Common questions
What is Warm-Up?
Preparatory exercises performed before the main workout to prepare the body. A proper warm-up prepares your body for exercise by increasing heart rate, blood flow to muscles, and joint mobility.
What exercises train the Warm-Up?
Good options include Chair Upper Body Stretch, Chest And Front Of Shoulder Stretch, Chest Stretch on Stability Ball, Child's Pose, Chin To Chest Stretch. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Warm-Up?
5 minutes of light cardio; Dynamic stretches like leg swings; Warm-up sets before working weight.
Put it into practice
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