How to Build the Perfect VOLLEYBALL WARM-UP | Aaron Brock (USA Volleyball)

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Designing an effective warm-up is a critical piece of ensuring injury prevention and preparing athletes to perform. Aaron Brock, USA Volleyball’s Director of Sport Medicine and Performance guides coaches through the physiological “why” of warm-ups and provides a template for designing a strong warm-up or post-tournament recovery workout. 00:00 Introduction – Why Warm-Ups Matter in Volleyball 00:26 Main Goals: Improve Performance & Reduce Injury 01:27 Physical & Mental Benefits of Warming Up 01:54 Creating Routines & Mental Preparation 02:19 Thermogenic Warm-Up – Heating Muscles & Joints 03:03 Synovial Fluid & Joint Lubrication Explained 04:13 Individual Preparation Before Team Warm-Up 06:30 Five Categories of a Full Warm-Up Routine 07:17 Applying Warm-Up Principles After Tournaments & Travel 08:05 Getting Athletes to Buy In – Warm-Up Like Eating Vegetables