6 Stretches for a Lean, Limber Body
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- Stretch for Greater Flexibility
- 1. Active Pigeon
- 2. C-Curve
- 3. Modified Cobra
- 4. Hamstring Stretch Series
- 5. Split Squat
- 6. Quadrupeds
- The Best Time to Stretch
- The Forgotten Area You Must Work
5. Split Squat
- Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Step right foot about 12 inches in front.
- Curl toes of your left leg under; keep weight equal between both feet. Interlace fingers, placing hands under ribs; press shoulders down away from ears.
- Tighten the muscles of your pelvic floor; tuck your pelvis under and squeeze glutes.
- Slowly bend both knees, coming down in 3 counts; feel the stretch along the left quad.
- Press into floor to rise back to start in 3 counts.
- Do 5 reps; switch legs and repeat.
Next: 6. Quadrupeds
