Short Stretching Program

1Overhead ReachInterlace fingers above head. With palms upward push arms up and slightly back.
2NeckLean your head toward the left as your left hand pulls your right arm down and across behind your back. Repeat on Rt.
3TricepsWith arms overhead, hold the elbow of one arm with the hand of the other arm. Point elbow straight up.
4BicepsStand at arms length from a bar. Fully extend Rt. arm at head level and grasp the bar. Rotate your body outwardly to stretch the biceps. Repeat on Lt.
5LatsHold on to a bar or other stationary object at waist height with both hands with fingers interlaced. Squat down.
6Standing Spinal TwistAllow your arms to swing free and rotate your hips swinging your arms and rotating your upper body right and left.
7CalfStand a little ways from a solid support and assume a lung position. Push the heel of your straight back leg down.
8ButterflyIn a seated position, place the soles of your feet together. Pull your feet in toward your groin. Gently pull yourself forward.
9PsoasDrop to one knee and get balanced. Keeping upright push your hip forward.
10Bend and ReachIn a seated position, with your legs extended forward, begin to bend forward leading with your chest.
11Knee to ChestLying on your back, bring both bent knees up to your chest. Wrap your arms around your knees and hold tightly.
12Figure 4In a seated position, extend one leg and bend the other knee and place the foot against the extended thigh. Bend forward leading with your chest.
13High HamstringLie on your back. Extend one leg forward on the ground. Hold your toes and bring the other leg up and backwards as far as possible.
14Low HamstringLie on your back. Extend one leg forward on the ground. Hold the hamstring of your other leg and push up toward the ceiling.
15HipLie on your back. Extend one leg forward on the ground. Bring the other leg up to the chest and then push it over to the side keeping the shoulders flat on the floor.
16Standing QuadHold on to a bar. Grab your right ankle with your left hand behind your back. Push the knee down.
17Press-up – CobraLie on your stomach. Push up with both hands, keeping your legs down and straight.

 

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