How much warm-up do I need before I hit the gym?

[yuwoer]

I've been hitting the gym really hard and I'm a little bit worried that I'm going to pull something or hurt myself. I'm not warming up the way I should. I've read online that you should do at least five or ten minutes of light cardio and dynamic stretches before lifting. Being honest, how much are you guys actually doing?

 

[2Thick]

When it comes to warm up if it's really cold outside, I suggest you spend a lot more time warming up than you think. Give it maybe 10 or 15 minutes minimum.

 

[Ulter]

If it's leg day, for example, I'll go for a walk. I'll park far away from the gym and walk to the gym. That will make my legs get a warm up from that.

 

[ceo]

Bros, you're not going to go wrong with warming up as long as possible. You want to go with light weight and do the movements, do some dynamic stretching as well.

 

[JasonPriest]

Save the big stretching till after your workout. If you stretch before you run the risk of pulling a muscle but definitely warm up. Make sure your muscles are moving and mobility is there.

 

[ROIDDERS]

If you're going to do upper body day, for example, the bench press, just start out benching the bar. I know the ego gets in the way of doing that but it will definitely make a difference.

 

[Coach R. AP]

A few rotational drills for socketed joints I've found to be a good middle ground when it comes to saving time and making sure you're properly warmed up. For hip and shoulder health. YTW's for shoulders, and hip-airplanes for hips.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

I've been hitting the gym really hard and I'm a little bit worried that I'm going to pull something or hurt myself. I'm not warming up the way I should. I've read online that you should do at least five or ten minutes of light cardio and dynamic stretches before lifting. Being honest, how much are you guys actually doing?

It's less what we're doing and that YOU need to do more