Post-workout Stretching – Legs and Abs

Calf Stretch

Rest against a wall with your hands and place your left foot behind you, but still shoulder width apart from the right foot.Lean forward until you feel a stretch in your left calf muscle. Repeat on the other leg.

Calf Stretch

Calf Stretch

Note:

Remember when stretching to keep a good posture. Never bounce, never put extra pressure on the stretch and hold each stretch for about 15 seconds.

Thigh Stretch

Lay on the floor on your right side. Grab hold of your left leg and pull backwards until you feel a stretch in your thigh. Turn over and repeat.

Thigh Stretch

Thigh Stretch

Groin Stretch

Sit on the floor and place the flats of your feet together. Let your knees fall to the side and pull your heels towards your body maintaining a straight back.

Groin Stretch

Groin Stretch

Hamstring Stretch

Lay on your back on the floor. Raise your right leg. Clasp your hands behind the right knee and pull the leg towards your chest. Keep both legs straight. Repeat on opposite leg.

Hamstring Stretch

Hamstring Stretch

Buttock Stretch

Lay on your back. Cross your left leg over your right knee and lift both legs in the air. Grasp behind your right knee, keeping your head on the ground. You should feel a stretch in your left buttock.

Buttock Stretch

Buttock Stretch

Abdominal Stretch

Lay on your front and push up onto your elbows until they are directly beneath your shoulders. Keep the palms of you hands, hips and feet on the ground. Push up until you feel your stomach muscles being stretched.

Abdominal Stretch

Abdominal Stretch

Note:

Remember when stretching to keep a good posture. Never bounce, never put extra pressure on the stretch and hold each stretch for about 15 seconds.

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About the Author

Steve Haywood

Steve Haywood is a qualified Personal Trainer (Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals No. R0035374) who took to personal training following a life-long love of walking and competitive running. Through this website, Steve aims to share his ideas on Active Lifestyles: Steve firmly believes that only small changes are required in anyone's life to make a huge difference to health, fitness and wellness.

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