Stretch and Flex: Warming Up for Work

Why it matters

Cold muscles tear. Five minutes of movement prevents strains that cost weeks.

Key points

• Dynamic movement beats static holds before work: arm circles, trunk rotations, squats.
• Focus on what the day demands: shoulders for overhead trades, backs for material handling.
• Ease into the first hour - the first lift of the day injures more than the fiftieth.
• Hydrate at the start; you are already behind if you wait for thirst.
• Ongoing soreness is a report, not a badge - catch strains early.

Discussion

Lead the crew through five minutes of movement right now.