Side lifts doesn't help.

[Karolis]

Hello all. I'm new in here.. But whatever.
I have a problem: dynamic sidelifts doesn't stretch my adductors.. I'm doing them with front and back lifts but they seem to go much better than sidelifts... Any advices?

[Zyndrof]

Many, including me, seems to feel the same way. Guess that's just the way it is. Keep practise and you'll get gains... unless your tecnique is bad.

[Rage]

Yes i had the same problem but then i noticed that my supporting foot was pointing to wrong direction.Now it feels much better as i realized and repaired that. Check if you have the same problem

[Karolis]

Yes i had the same problem but then i noticed that my supporting foot was pointing to wrong direction.Now it feels much better as i realized and repaired that. Check if you have the same problem

Where should that foot point?

[Ashtar]

Either foot can point anywhere from to the side to forward. Best to try them all to hit all possible ranges of flex.

[kristo]

Where should that foot point?

watch juji's vids. I find the best stretch at about 45 degrees pointed backwards. Also, your butt should feel like it's kind of sticking out when you do it - this can be solved if your torso (obliques and teh opposite back muscles are stretched - static/dynamic - also).

The side lift is the most complex of the dynamic movements. You really have to play around with it. Don't forget to lean back and keep your body turned to one side somewhat so you're not doing as much hamstring stretching.

Also, start from the basic 2 feet planted together, turn, pivot supporting foot, position. It's the most basic, and really helps the motion. If you do it somewhere where you have some support to hold onto, it will also help. Basically try to kick your leg up into a side split position - think about how your torso is positioned during that stretch (butt sticking out, hips squared).

[Karolis]

I think I'm pretty good in English, but I can't get what 'squared hips' mean... Could someone explain that?

[TKD_Andy]

ok one tip and one tip only for this:

HAVE THE FOOT PARALLEL TO THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

thats all you need to know about a dynamic sidelift.

[Jujimufu]

Try to hold on to something for support. Sling the leg out to the side varying the angle until it feels just right.

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[Jujimufu]

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[Antoine]

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I like how people treated you better when you shaved. Im thinking about having a mo-hawk. :mohawk:

[Triso]

aha mohawk rock I had one like a month ago... but it's nothing compared to a mullet. Mullet is a panty dropping haircut and it brings respect.

[Jujimufu]

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I like how people treated you better when you shaved. Im thinking about having a mo-hawk. :mohawk:

Do it, go mo-hawk! But don't go fo-hawk. Make sure the sides are actually bald. :smile:

[Antoine]

Do it, go mo-hawk! But don't go fo-hawk. Make sure the sides are actually bald. :smile:

yes of course, 0 shaved on the sides!

[Ashtar]

On RMAX there was this video called 'foot fencing' or something, and the guy does these active stretch holds, and shifts between them. Like, lifts his leg to the front for an active stretch, then slowly brings it out, then back, then out, then back forward, I like that.

Can't really do that with dynamic stretches though... so you just have to do it everywhereabouts.