Cat/Camel
(On hands and knees) Push stomach down while arching the back as you exhale. Round back towards the ceiling and keep head down as you inhale. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
Hip/Low lunge stretch
One knee touching the floor, the other in a lunge position. Your knee that is in a lunge position should not go past your leg that is in lunge position. Keep back straight.
Push back leg forward to feel a stretch in the front of the hip and thigh. Hold for 30 seconds.
Push back leg forward to feel a stretch in the front of the hip and thigh. Hold for 30 seconds.
Hamstring Stretch
Bend forward without bending knees. Do not round the back.
Stretch should be felt in the hamstrings. Hold for 30 seconds.
Stretch should be felt in the hamstrings. Hold for 30 seconds.
Shoulder Stretch
Go into a doorway and put both arms on either side of the doorway.
Lean chest forward keeping upper body tall.
You should feel a stretch in the chest. Hold for 30 seconds.
Lean chest forward keeping upper body tall.
You should feel a stretch in the chest. Hold for 30 seconds.
Knee to Chest Stretch
Lie on back with both knees bent on the floor. Put one ankle onto the opposite knee. Bring the leg (which is still on the floor) up towards your chest.
A stretch should be felt in the "buttocks." Hold for 30 seconds.
A stretch should be felt in the "buttocks." Hold for 30 seconds.
