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BJJ Flexibility

Stretch deeper for advanced guard positions and injury prevention. These static and dynamic stretching routines develop the range of motion for rubber guard, high guard, and split-based movements.

25 Exercises
7 Equipment Types

By Difficulty

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Level 5

All Flexibility Exercises sorted by difficulty

Seated Forward Fold

The seated forward fold stretches the entire posterior chain by reaching for the toes while seated w...

★☆☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 30-60 seconds
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Butterfly Stretch

The butterfly stretch opens the inner thighs and hip rotators by pressing the soles of the feet toge...

★☆☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 30-60 seconds
none

Standing Hamstring Stretch

The standing hamstring stretch targets the hamstrings by placing one leg elevated on a surface and h...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 30-45 seconds per leg
bench or elevated surface

Quad Stretch

The standing quad stretch targets the quadriceps by pulling the heel toward the glute while standing...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 30-45 seconds per leg
none

Chest Opener Stretch

The chest opener stretch uses a doorway or wall to stretch the pectorals and anterior deltoids. Grap...

★☆☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 30-45 seconds per side
doorway

Neck Flexion Stretch

The neck flexion stretch targets the posterior neck muscles and upper traps by gently pulling the ch...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 20-30 seconds per position
none

Lat Stretch

The lat stretch targets the latissimus dorsi by reaching overhead and leaning to the side or using a...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 30-45 seconds per side
doorway

Pirifomis Stretch

The piriformis stretch targets the deep hip rotator muscle that runs beneath the glutes. A tight pir...

★☆☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 30-60 seconds per side
none

Glute Stretch

The seated glute stretch targets the gluteal muscles by crossing one leg over the other and pulling ...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 30-45 seconds per side
none

Supine Hamstring Stretch with Strap

Using a strap or towel while lying on your back provides a controlled hamstring stretch with support...

★☆☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 30-60 seconds per leg
strap or towel

Sphinx Stretch

The sphinx stretch is a gentle back extension performed lying face down with forearms on the floor. ...

★☆☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 30-45 seconds
none

Thread the Needle

Thread the needle is a thoracic rotation stretch performed from all fours by reaching one arm under ...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 30-45 seconds per side
none

Foam Roll Quads

Foam rolling the quadriceps uses self-myofascial release to reduce muscle tension and improve flexib...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 60-90 seconds per leg
foam roller

Hip Crossover Stretch

The hip crossover stretch involves crossing one leg over the other while lying on your back and lett...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 30-45 seconds per side
none

Seated Spinal Twist

The seated spinal twist rotates the entire spine while providing a hip and glute stretch. Sitting wi...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / 30-45 seconds per side
none

Reclined Bound Angle Pose

The reclined bound angle pose is a passive hip opener performed lying on your back with the soles of...

★☆☆☆☆ 1-2 sets / 2-5 minutes
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Wrist Stretch Protocol

The wrist stretch protocol is a series of wrist positions that stretch the flexors, extensors, and r...

★☆☆☆☆ 2 sets / Full protocol through all positions
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Yoga Sun Salutation

The sun salutation is a flowing yoga sequence that stretches and strengthens the entire body through...

★★☆☆☆ 3-5 rounds / 1 complete sequence per round
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Straddle Stretch

The straddle stretch opens the adductors and hamstrings by sitting with legs wide apart and reaching...

★★☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 20-30 seconds per direction
none

Foam Roll IT Band

Foam rolling the iliotibial band addresses the lateral thigh tightness common in grapplers. The IT b...

★★☆☆☆ 2 sets / 60-90 seconds per leg
foam roller

Shoulder Sleeper Stretch

The sleeper stretch targets the posterior shoulder capsule and internal rotation muscles by pressing...

★★☆☆☆ 2-3 sets / 30-45 seconds per side
none

Hip Flexor PNF Stretch

PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching for the hip flexors uses contract-relax c...

★★★☆☆ 2-3 sets / 3-4 contract-relax cycles per side
none Warm-up needed

Pancake Stretch

The pancake stretch involves sitting with legs spread wide and folding the torso forward toward the ...

★★★★☆ 2-3 sets / 45-90 seconds
none Warm-up needed

Middle Split Progression

The middle split progression is a systematic approach to developing side split flexibility through p...

★★★★★ 2-3 sets / 30-60 seconds
wall Warm-up needed

Front Split Progression

The front split progression systematically develops the flexibility to achieve a full front split. I...

★★★★★ 2-3 sets / 30-60 seconds per side
yoga blocks Warm-up needed

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