Pre-weights workout warmup routine ?.

[RimBlock]

Can someone spare the time to suggest a reasonible warm-up routine to be done before a full body weights session.

Last Friday I came away with a pull on my back, now gone, and a strain on my thumb (at the wrist) and the bottom of one of my calves.

I would like to minimise any more damage and I do a warmup set of most exercises but when it comes to pre-workout warmup / stretches I am currently lost.

Many thanks
RB

 

[RimBlock]

Fantastic responses, thanks guys.

A bit of a mix there.

The hanging sounds like a good move especially after a day spent in an office chair.

I do one set on 50% of current set weight. Maybe I should up the reps for that one warmup set.

I did find this on the ironmagazine forums and would be interested on peoples opinions.

My workout topped 1.5 hours last night so I am wondering if I am packing too much in. Adding a warmup will start to strain the bounderies of what my wife finds acceptible for time home on a daily basis while she is looking after the kids .

Thanks all
RB