Here, you’ll find the complete dynamic stretch routines featured in our endurance program, along with individual exercises from the dynamic warm-up sequence.

 

Each movement comes with a detailed description and clear, animated visuals to help you perform them correctly and effectively.

 

Warm-Up Movements for “4-Week Ultimate Endurance Program for Functional Fitness Athletes”

Leg swings

  • Swing your legs alternately for about 30 seconds per leg, both front-to-back and side-to-side, for a total of 2 minutes
  • Focus on controlled, smooth movements to achieve a quality stretch
  • Don’t rush, aim for a comfortable range of motion

Front to Back 30 sec. per leg:
Leg-swings-back-forward

 

Side to Side 30 sec. per leg:
Side-to-Side-Leg-Swings

30-seconds work / 30-seconds rest

Perform each movement for 30 seconds at a moderate pace, rest for 30 seconds, and then move to the next exercise.
 
High Knees for 30 sec.

  • Jog in place, lifting knees to hip height
  • Land lightly on the balls of your feet
  • Swing arms naturally in rhythm with your legs
  • Keep your core engaged and back straight

 

High-Knee-Sprints

 

 

 

Butt Kicks for 30 sec.

  • Jog in place, kicking your heels up toward your glutes
  • Swing arms naturally in rhythm with your legs

Butt-Kicks_Cardio

 

 

 
Walking Lunges with a Twist for 30 sec.

  • Step forward into a lunge, lowering your back knee toward the ground
  • Twist your torso toward the side of your front leg
  • Return to center, step forward, and repeat on the other leg
  • Keep your core engaged and back straight throughout the movement

walking-lunges-with-twist

 

 

 

Jumping Jacks for 30 sec.

  • Jump your feet out while raising your arms overhead
  • Quickly jump back to the starting position with feet together and arms by your sides

Jumping-jacks

Complete 2 sets holding or performing each stretch for 30 seconds per side where applicable.

 

World’s Greatest Stretch.

  • Start in a high plank position with hands under shoulders
  • Step one foot forward outside your hand, lowering hips
  • Reach the same-side arm toward the ceiling, twisting your torso

Worlds-Greatest-Stretch

 

 
 

Seated Hamstring Stretch.

  • Sit on the floor with one leg extended straight and the other bent, with the sole of your foot against your inner thigh
  • Reach forward toward your extended foot, keeping your back straight
  • Hold the stretch and feel the pull in the back of your thigh
  • Switch sides and repeat

Seated Hamstring Stretch

 

 

 

Lying Hamstring Stretch (Figure 4).

  • Lie on your back with one leg bent, foot flat on the ground
  • Cross the opposite ankle over the bent knee, forming a “4” shape
  • Grab behind the thigh of your bent leg and gently pull it toward your chest
  • Hold the stretch, feeling it in your hamstring and glutes

lying glute stretch

 

 

 

Lying Twist.

  • Lie on your back with both legs extended
  • Bend one knee and cross it over your body, letting it rest on the ground
  • Extend your arms out to the sides in a “T” position and look toward the opposite side
  • Hold the stretch, feeling it in your spine and lower back

Lying Twist

 

 

 

Downward Dog with Pedal Steps.

  • Start in a plank position with hands under shoulders
  • Push your hips up and back, forming an inverted “V” shape
  • Gently pedal your feet by bending one knee while pressing the opposite heel toward the ground
  • Continue alternating legs, feeling the stretch in your calves and hamstrings

downward dog

Complete 2 sets (not for time). Move at a comfortable pace and take a short rest if needed between sets.

 

3x Inchworms.

  • Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart
  • Hinge forward at your hips and walk your hands out into a high plank position
  • Lower your chest to the ground in a controlled push-up motion
  • Push back up to the plank, then walk your hands back to your feet and stand tall

Inchworm

 
 
5x Burpees.

  • Start in a standing position with feet shoulder-width apart
  • Drop into a squat, placing your hands on the ground in front of you
  • Jump your feet back into a plank position and perform a push-up
  • Quickly jump your feet back toward your hands, then explode upward into a jump, reaching your arms overhead
  • Land softly and repeat

Full burpee
 
 
12x Kettlebell Sumo Deadlifts (53/35lbs or 24/16kg).

  • Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width, toes slightly pointed outward
  • Hinge at the hips and bend your knees to grip the kettlebell with both hands
  • Drive through your heels to stand tall, squeezing your glutes at the top
  • Lower the kettlebell back down with control, keeping your back straight

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift

Perform 2 sets, holding each stretch for 30 seconds per side where applicable.

 

Quad Stretch.

  • Kneel on one knee with the other foot flat in front
  • Grab the ankle of the back leg and pull it gently toward your glutes
  • Keep your torso upright and hold the stretch
  • Switch sides and repeat

Quadriceps-stretch

 

 

Lying Glute Stretch (Figure 4).

  • Lie on your back with one leg bent, foot flat on the ground
  • Cross the opposite ankle over the bent knee, forming a “4” shape
  • Grab behind the thigh of your bent leg and gently pull it toward your chest
  • Hold the stretch, feeling it in your hamstring and glutes

lying glute stretch

 

 

Pigeon Pose.

  • Start in a plank position
  • Bring one knee forward, placing it behind your wrist, with the shin angled across your body
  • Extend the opposite leg straight back, keeping your hips square to the ground
  • Lower your torso down as far as comfortable, feeling the stretch in your glutes and hips
  • Hold, then switch sides

Pigeon-Hip-Stretch_Hips

 

 

Child’s Pose.

  • Kneel on the ground with your big toes touching and knees spread wide
  • Sit your hips back toward your heels and stretch your arms forward, lowering your chest to the ground
  • Rest your forehead on the floor and breathe deeply
  • Hold the pose, feeling the stretch in your lower back, hips, and shoulders

Child-Pose

Perform 2 sets, holding each stretch for 30 seconds per side where applicable.

 

Lying Knee Hug.

  • Lie on your back with legs extended
  • Pull one knee toward your chest, holding it with both hands
  • Keep the other leg extended and relax your shoulders
  • Hold the stretch, then switch sides

Lying-Knee-Hug

 

 

 

Lying Hamstring Stretch.

  • Lie on your back with one leg extended on the ground
  • Bend the other knee toward your chest and hold it with both hands
  • Slowly straighten the bent leg toward the ceiling while keeping your hands on your calf or thigh
  • Hold the stretch, feeling it in your hamstrings
  • Switch sides and repeat

Hamstring-Stretch

 

 

 

Arm Lying Shoulder Stretch.

  • Lie on your stomach with one arm extended straight out to the side, palm facing down
  • Gently roll your body onto the side of the extended arm, feeling a stretch in your shoulder
  • Use your opposite hand for support by pressing it into the ground
  • You can place a soft roller under your extended arm’s shoulder for an advanced stretch, as shown in the image
  • Hold the stretch, then switch sides and repeat

Front-Shoulder-and-Chest-Lying

 

 

 

Cobra Pose.

  • Lie on your stomach with your hands placed under your shoulders, elbows close to your body
  • Press your palms into the ground and slowly lift your chest, straightening your arms partially or fully
  • Keep your shoulders relaxed and your hips grounded
  • Hold the pose, feeling a stretch in your abdomen and lower back

Cobra-Yoga-Pose

 

 

Extended Child’s Pose.

  • Kneel on the ground with your big toes touching and knees spread wide
  • Sit your hips back toward your heels and stretch your arms forward as far as possible
  • Lower your chest toward the ground, keeping your forehead resting on the floor
  • Feel the stretch through your lower back, hips, and shoulders

Extended-Childs-Pose