Printable Stretching Exercises Calves – standing calf stretch. the standing calf stretch is a simple but effective way to stretch out the calf muscles. to do this stretch, place your hands on a wall in front of you, with a staggered stance. bend your front leg and straighten your back leg and lean forward. keep your heels on the floor. This essential ebook is your ultimate resource for simple, effective exercises that help you stretch any muscle group in just 3 moves or less. packed with over 50 pages of crystal clear, professionally designed routines, this guide makes stretching easy to follow, easy to remember, and incredibly effective.
Printable Daily Stretching Routine Routine duration: 30 days: exercise type: stretching: purpose: improve flexibility, balance, muscle coordination, and bone health: best time: morning: frequency. Before stretching, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light activity. it's usually best to stretch after a workout. keep stretches gentle and slow. don't bounce. breathe through your stretches. if you feel pain, you've stretched too far. stretch until you feel a slight pull. then hold the stretch for about 30 seconds. Arm swings (1 minute): stand with your feet shoulder width apart. extend your arms out to your sides and swing them in large circles, first forward for 30 seconds, then backward for 30 seconds. this exercise warms up your shoulder joints and prepares your upper body for the stretching routine. Grab the top of the left foot and bend your knee, bringing the foot toward the glutes, knee pointing straight at the floor. you should feel a stretch down the front of your leg. squeeze your hips forward for a deeper stretch. hold for 15 to 30 seconds and switch sides, repeating one to three times per leg. 2.
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