The 16 Most Important Stretches a Man Can Do

There’s no way around it: Mobility training is a must if you want to perform at your peak and stay injury-free for the long haul.

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But if you’re like most men, your mobility game probably ranges from weak to quite weak. That’s why Men’s Health Fitness Director BJ Gaddour put together 16 of the most important stretches for guys—8 upper-body moves and 8 lower-body moves. They’ll forge fluid movement mechanics, boost gains, speed recovery, and reduce your risk of pain.

Choose a handful to do pre or post workout, as fillers between strength sets, or whenever you want, really.