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Cat-Cow Stretch
On all fours, alternate between arching the back upwards and dipping it downwards. This exercise benefits spinal flexibility and relieves tension in the back.
Pike Stretch
Sit with legs straight and lean forward from the hips to stretch the hamstrings. Benefits include increased hamstring and lower back flexibility.
Standing Quad Stretch
While standing, pull one foot towards the glutes to stretch the quadriceps. Benefits include better flexibility and relief from tension in the quads.
Calf Stretch
Facing a wall, place one foot behind the other and press the back heel to the ground to stretch the calf. Benefits include improved calf muscle elasticity and ankle mobility.
Arm Circles
Extend arms to the sides and perform small to large circular motions to warm up the shoulders. Benefits include increased shoulder mobility and circulation.
Hip Openers
Stand and lift one knee to your chest, rotate the hip outward, and then place the foot down. Benefits include opening up the hips and improving range of motion.
Ankle Circles
Lift one foot off the ground and rotate the ankle clockwise and then counterclockwise. Benefits include increased ankle mobility and prevention of ankle stiffness.
Child's Pose
From a kneeling position, sit back on the heels and stretch the arms forward, allowing the forehead to rest on the ground. Benefits include relaxation and stretching of the back, hips, and shoulders.
Butterfly Stretch
Sitting, bring the soles of your feet together and gently press your knees towards the ground to stretch the hips and inner thighs. Benefits increased flexibility in the groin and hips.
Frog Stretch
On hands and knees, widen the knees and ease back and forth to stretch the inner thighs and groins. Benefits include flexibility in the adductors and hips.
Downward Dog
From all fours, lift hips high, forming an inverted V-shape with the body to stretch the hamstrings, calves, and shoulders. Benefits include improved upper and lower body flexibility.
Seated Straddle Stretch
Sit with legs wide apart and lean forward to stretch the inner thighs and hamstrings. Benefits include increased flexibility in the adductors and hamstrings.
Wall Sits
Lean against a wall and slide down into a seated position with thighs parallel to the floor to strengthen leg muscles. Benefits include increased leg strength and endurance.
Lunge with a Twist
Step forward into a lunge position and rotate the upper body towards the front leg. This stretch benefits the hip flexors and enhances spinal rotation.
Torso Twists
Stand or sit and gently rotate the upper body from side to side to stretch the spine and obliques. Benefits include improved spinal mobility and core flexibility.
Knee to Chest Stretch
Lie on your back and pull one knee towards the chest to stretch the lower back and hips. Benefits include reduced lower back tension and hip flexibility.
Dynamic Leg Swings
Stand on one leg, gently swing the other leg forward and backward to stretch the hamstring and hip flexors. Benefits include increased leg and hip flexibility.
Shoulder Dislocates
Using a stick or resistance band, grip it wide and bring it over and behind the head to stretch the shoulder girdle. Benefits include shoulder mobility and improved posture.
Spinal Rotations
Lie on your back with arms extended and rotate the knees from side to side to stretch the lower back. Benefits include relief of lower back tension and improved spine flexibility.
Hamstring Flossing
Sit or stand, extend one leg, and alternate flexing and pointing the foot to floss the sciatic nerve through the hamstring. Benefits include relief from sciatic tension and improved hamstring flexibility.
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