Stretching

there are so many ways to stretch. Why is it important? Well, you dont want to pull anything right? It also helps with flexibility and range of motion when you workout. Try and do a stretch for at least 20-30 seconds each. Here are a few stretches to try.

QUADS: stand up and pull one leg behind towards your butt. 

HAMSTRINGS: sit on the floor with one leg out and one leg bent. Reach toward the straight leg and repeat on the other leg

CALVES: sit with legs together and grab your toes or stand with one leg bent while the other leg is straight and slightly forward then grab your toes

WRISTS: bring your arm out in front of you with your palm out and fingers pointing down then pull back lightly with your other hand 

ABS: "seal stretch" lay on your stomach, bring arms just above hips and push up with your arms by your side

ARMS: (triceps) bring arm up so that your elbow is toward the ceiling and your hand is pointing down behind your back and lightly pull with your other hand [hand up] behind your back then switch (shoulder) place your arm horizontally across your chest and place your other arm perpendicular, like a cross, and lightly pull/press until you feel it

SIDES: sit on the floor with one leg bent or both straight like your in middle splits and sit straight up, then slowly lean toward one side with your opposing arm over it to keep torso straight and upright

CHEST: stand next to a pole or have something stable to grab or place your hand against with pressure. Put arm on pole, stand straight up and slowly move torso away from the arm that is placed on the pole

Happy Monday FitFam!