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5 Easy Lower-Body Stretches to Do Everyday

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by CELEVIDA MAXX | 10 September 2021


Here is a quick test – Can you touch your toes? As you try to do so, you would have felt a gentle stretch along your back and legs. No matter what exercise you do, stretching before and after can only benefit your performance! Regular stretching can make your muscles nimble and flexible. In this second part of our stretching blog, we will elaborate on some comforting lower body stretching exercises

But before that - never stretch to the point of pain!

You may want to stretch to the point of mild discomfort, not pain. Never, ever bounce during a stretch, either. Just loosen up and enjoy the process.

Here are the five Lower-Body stretching exercises for you. Stay consistent with these and in time, you will have greater flexibility and overall health benefits.

1. Standing Quad Stretch

  • Stand up straight and hold onto the wall or a chair if you need to.

  • Keep your feet hip-width apart. Reach back and grab your left foot with your left hand.

  • Keep your thighs lined up next to each other and your left leg in line with your hip. Feel the stretch in your left thigh and hips.

  • Hold for 10-15 seconds and repeat with your right leg.

 

 

2. Calf Stretch

  • Stand straight with feet shoulder-width apart.

  • Placing your hands on a wall for support, step back on one leg and gently push your heel towards the ground, feeling a nice stretch along the back of your calf.

  • Hold for 10-15 seconds and repeat on your opposite leg.

3. Sitting Toe Touch

  • Sit on the floor with your feet placed flat against a wall, knees slightly bent.

  • Reach out your hands and slowly stretch them toward your toes. Keep breathing.

  • Repeat 2 or 3 times to start. Over time, work your way up to 10 of these.

 

 

4. Knees to Chest Stretch

  • Lying flat on your back, bring one knee to your chest and hold it in position with your arms or hands.

  • You should feel a nice stretch in your lower back. If it feels comfortable, you can also do this stretch by bending both knees at the same time.

 

 

5. Seated Spinal Twist

  • Sit on the floor and keep your legs straight.

  • Bend your right knee and place it over your left leg.

  • Hold for 30 seconds and move back the starting position.

  • Repeat the same on the other side.

 

 


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