Flexy Teens

The most immediate benefit for flexy teens is a dramatic reduction in sports injuries. Muscle strains (hamstring pulls, groin tears) are the number one injury in adolescent soccer, football, and track. A flexible muscle can absorb more energy before tearing. Dynamic flexibility allows a soccer player to kick higher without straining the hip adductors and allows a basketball player to land from a jump without jarring the lower back.

Ask any teen to show you their "studying posture." It usually involves a forward head and rounded shoulders. To create flexy teens for the digital age, target the chest and neck.

The "Doorway Pec Stretch":

The Ear-to-Shoulder Drop:

A truly flexy teen is a strong teen. Without strength, flexibility is just instability. flexy teens

The "Flex & Strength" Duo:

Sample Weekly Schedule for Flexy Teens:

This is the secret sauce for flexy teens. Instead of pulling a muscle passively, they contract the opposing muscle to lengthen the target muscle.