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Some simple stretching exercises

August 26, 2008

Before starting any of stretching exercises, make sure you held each stretch for 10 to 20 seconds and then move on to another stretch.

Right way of doing a calf stretch:

Take a giant step forward with the right foot. Now, Bent the right leg while keeping the left leg straight and move your hips forward towards your bent right knee. Keep both feet pointing forward and left heel hanging on the ground. Hold and then change the sides.

For starching front portion of thighs:

Stand tall; grasp right foot with right hand. Now bring your foot towards the hip, keeping knees together. Hold and then repeat with the other leg.

For stretching back of thighs:

Slowly raise one leg and rest it on an elevated platform. Now, keeping your hips square, bend at your waist and lower your trunk forward. Hold and repeat with the other leg.

Right way of doing a waist stretch:

With your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent and toes pointing straight ahead, place your right hand on your hip while extending your left arm over your head. Slowly bend the waist to the side and hold for a minute. Repeat the other side.

Right way of doing a neck stretch:

Drop your head to the right side bringing your ear close to your shoulders. Then return to the center. Now, switch sides.

Right way of doing a shoulder stretch:

Cross the right arm horizontally over you chest, placing your left hand or forearm just above the elbow joint, pull the right arm closer towards your chest.

Right way of doing a chest stretch:

Sit and place both your hands behind your back. Clasp your hands behind your back and slowly lift your hands up until you feel a stretch in your pectorals.


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