best warm ups before doing Deadlifts and Squats?

[Gravediggaz]

can some pls tell me some good warm ups to do before doing Deadlifts and Squats?

thanks

 

[moya]

light deadlifts and squats...

 

[ExtraMile]

I do 20 mins cycling then 2-3 lighter warm up sets then Im ready to go...

 

[joe d]

can some pls tell me some good warm ups to do before doing Deadlifts and Squats?

thanks

dl's and squats.

 

[bruce9241]

I walk about 10 minutes then do 5-10 minutes of that aerobic row machine to loosen up legs and back. Then about 10 minutes of stretching then some light squats/deadlifts. Ever since I started getting exertion headaches I don't mess around about not warming up anymore.

 

[ExtraMile]

Southern Lord does LOTS of stretching and warmups and stuff, wait till u get a response from him or pm him maybe...

 

[Arikara]

I always try to make sure I have my Hamstrings stretched real good along with my Hips being loose as well.. But don't stretch a cold muscle so I try to do aobut 10min a light cardio (usually elliptical on lifting days) before any lifting.. Then a set or two of warm up weight and it's time..

 

[dabuffguy]

I cycle for 5 mintues, stretch real quick, and start of with light sets and then add weight.


For DL, I cycle stretch, then do 135 for 10, 225 for 8, 315 for 5 then do my work sets which is 405 fo 5, 425 for 5 and then 455 for 5. That was my last deadlift workout 2 weeks ago.

 

[Jocques Straap]

The best warm up for any exercise, is that exercise done with less intensity.

So light squats and light deads are perfect. Other than that, a general warm up is always a good idea.

Here is a video of a Squat to Stand, this is a good warm up exercise that will help your squat.


Take note that his arms are on the inside of his knees and he's using them to push out on the knee. This will really help you if you have problems with your knees falling in. At the bottom, really try and keep your back straight, and your chest up. Weight also stays on the heels.

 

[SouthernLord]

The best warm up for any exercise, is that exercise done with less intensity.

So light squats and light deads are perfect. Other than that, a general warm up is always a good idea.

Here is a video of a Squat to Stand, this is a good warm up exercise that will help your squat.


Take note that his arms are on the inside of his knees and he's using them to push out on the knee. This will really help you if you have problems with your knees falling in. At the bottom, really try and keep your back straight, and your chest up. Weight also stays on the heels.

I'm going to try these tomorrow.

I generally do the same warm up every workout. It takes me about 15 minutes and I feel it greatly helps my performance and keeps the sciatic away. I also foam roll a few times a week and usually before I leave for the gym.

5 minute cycle
25 shoulder dislocates with dowel
25 twists with dowel extended in front of me
Hang from chin bar 15-30 seconds
Hang from bar and twist lower body
15 forward leg swings x 2
15 side leg swings x 2
Squat stretch

Workout

PWO I Static stretch my hips, hams, piriformis, and lats