Pre-workout rituals we all have em let's here them

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  • cgvet37
    cgvet37 Posts: 1,189 Member
    I get to the gym, crank up my headphones, and it's time to *kitten* *kitten* up.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,597 Member
    subcounter wrote: »
    samueljackson18 wrote: »
    Seems like the braiding of the hair is a common prework out ritual I may have to apply this to my own

    this could be the secret technique to increase the deadlift to 10+ plates.

    You've heard of Samson, right? It's all about the hair.

  • H_Ock12
    H_Ock12 Posts: 1,152 Member
    Wake up, caffeine pill with glass of water, drive to gym.
  • Misspinklift
    Misspinklift Posts: 384 Member
    Energy drink like c4 and poop, then I stretch for a good 10 mins then I start.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Pre-workout, combat crunch bar, leg kicks because I always squat first. It takes me about an hour to deal with all my crap and my locker after work. Sometimes when I'm home on the weekend I'll shower FIRST. I know it's weird but it feels kind of good, especially in the winter when I'm always so chilly.
  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    Eat dinner. Watch TV for an hour or two to digest. Workout. Enjoyed post workout snack, popcorn, buttered. More TV, shower and bed.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    My preworkout routine is perhaps the shortest of the lifters that I personally know. Bench and squat days have me mobilizing my shoulders for a couple minutes, squats also see me loosen up my hip flexors just enough that I can hit depth. Deads might be some leg swings if my hips are feeling tight. Years spent learning exactly how mobile each part of my body is and limiting it to what is actually needed helps.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    Pre-workout, combat crunch bar, leg kicks because I always squat first. It takes me about an hour to deal with all my crap and my locker after work. Sometimes when I'm home on the weekend I'll shower FIRST. I know it's weird but it feels kind of good, especially in the winter when I'm always so chilly.

    Prelift showers are legit. I always feel better if I can manage one, especially on deadlift days. You don't need any kind of warmup when you just spent 20 minutes in a hot shower.
  • samueljackson18
    samueljackson18 Posts: 15 Member
    Going to try the hot shower see how this goes
  • JustAnotherOneOfThoseGirls
    JustAnotherOneOfThoseGirls Posts: 165 Member
    i'm the annoying supplements person, caffeine, creatine, bcaa, l glutamine, cla, all chugged down in bright blue or orange liquid format. Then a small gulp of fruit juice just for the initial buzz and to warm up quicker, then plug myself into some heavy rock and get on it
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Put on Workout uniform

    HR Strap
    Compression shirt/Shorts
    T-Shirt/Shorts
    Wristbands/socks
    Shoes

    Chug Pre-workout if lifting.
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    Coffee>Bathroom>Read>Pray (both for a good day and that I don't blow my back out) lol>Stretch/warmup>Man up and get it done.
  • unrelentingminx
    unrelentingminx Posts: 231 Member
    -Have a snack and cuppa about an hour before getting to the gym
    - Get changed at gym, remove all makeup, tie hair up in a bun, use toilet, fill up water bottle
    - Get gym playlist going on mp3 player
    - Warm up then workout
  • samueljackson18
    samueljackson18 Posts: 15 Member
    Do compression equipment help with lifting heavier weights even if it's slightly
  • __TMac__
    __TMac__ Posts: 1,669 Member
    Coffee. Banana. Same warm-up every time.
    Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    Pre-workout, combat crunch bar, leg kicks because I always squat first. It takes me about an hour to deal with all my crap and my locker after work. Sometimes when I'm home on the weekend I'll shower FIRST. I know it's weird but it feels kind of good, especially in the winter when I'm always so chilly.

    Prelift showers are legit. I always feel better if I can manage one, especially on deadlift days. You don't need any kind of warmup when you just spent 20 minutes in a hot shower.

    I'm concerned about warm-up method before my race next week, and there are hot showers available. Maybe I'll try it on rehearsal day. It would also help kill some of the two hours between check-in and my heat. Thanks for the idea!

  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    samueljackson18 wrote: »
    Do compression equipment help with lifting heavier weights even if it's slightly

    I wear it for comfort/modesty/sweat wicking.

    Pretty sure you need actual gear to help with lifting heavy.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    samueljackson18 wrote: »
    Do compression equipment help with lifting heavier weights even if it's slightly

    I wear it for comfort/modesty/sweat wicking.

    Pretty sure you need actual gear to help with lifting heavy.

    The guys at my gym have all started wearing tights under their shorts- they say it helps.

    not for big lifts- but for stability in general- most of them still belt/wrap up- but a lot of the big lifters are using a legging/tight now.

    I'm all over here like - duh - we've known for years ;)
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