A good warm-up prepares your body and mind for the work ahead. Don't skip it.

Increase Blood Flow Dynamic movements raise your heart rate and send blood to working muscles.

Activate Key Muscles Glute bridges, band pull-aparts, and bodyweight squats wake up muscles that may be dormant from sitting.

Improve Range of Motion Mobility drills help you move through full ranges safely during heavy lifts.

Mental Preparation Use your warm-up to focus. Leave distractions at the door and commit to the session.

Sample Warm-Up (10 min) 5 min light cardio → dynamic stretches → 2–3 activation exercises specific to your workout.