Cricket warm up exercise series

Cricket warming up prior to a nets session or a game will not only prevent injury but assist to play better. In addition to any individual exercises, do the following warm up exercises for 10 – 15 minutes.

Crab walks/monster walks (band around the foot)

• Activates gluteal muscles and legs
• 3 x 30 seconds

External rotation combined with flexion (low to high)

• Activates rotator cuff and shoulders
• 15 x

Supine open book stretch

• Opens up upper back
• 10 x each side

Theraband assisted thoracic rotation

• Improves upper back mobility and activates core
• The resistance of the band pulls you into further rotation
• 12 x each side

Walking sumo squats

• Improves lower limb flexibility
• 12 x

Kneeling hip flexor stretch

• Improves hip mobility and side flexibility
• 10 x each side holding for 5 sec

Back rolls

• Opens up lower back
• 10 x each side