What is a Dynamic Warm Up?

Encouraging some form of a dynamic (movement) based warm up or preparation before training or competition has been a common approach in the industry. Increasing core temperature is key, however encouraging neuromuscular programming and efficiency of of movement is shown in this article to be a product of a dynamic-based warm up.

Physical therapist, Gray Cook has referred to this as "Core Sequencing", a way to "kick-start" the neuromuscular system before events which will call into play the hierarchical structures/tissues of the kinetic chain.

The goal for all of my clients regardless of training age is to have the ability to sequence movements into some form of a dynamic preparation.

Try this exercise before your next workout!