Heavy lifting demands a core that can brace, stabilize, and protect the spine. The McGill-inspired warm-up brings together proven trunk exercises to prepare the body for serious training.
Massage guns can make warm-ups feel less like homework and more like preparation. A minute or two of percussive work may help you feel ready to train hard.
Dynamic stretching belongs before the workout, not buried as an afterthought. This routine shows movement-based preparation for better training sessions.