When we workout a lot it is important to take care of our muscles. Taking care or our muscles goes by stretching after each workout. You can also stretch if you are not working out to prepare your muscles for your next workout. Here are a few stretching exercise you can do that will only take you 10 minutes and that are efficient.
The best exercises to stretch your muscles
Take time to stretch, it is important to not stretch your muscles quickly and puce yourself too far. These light but efficient exercises will help you avoid muscle soreness after your workouts, make you more flexible, allow you to know your body better and help you relax.
Exercise N°1
Start by stretching your hips! Get into front lunge position, one leg in front of you and the other behind you. Your front leg should be bent as much as possible, your knee aligned with your ankle, and your back leg stretch, taking support on your toes. Keep your back straight, relax and go as further down as possible. Hold the position for 30 seconds and do the same thing with the other leg. Repeat this exercise 3 or 4 times.
Exercise N°2
Ideal for stretching your back and legs. This exercise is a basic exercise: stand up, leg parallel and straight, and lean forward with your harms stretched out in front of you. Go as far as you can keeping your back straight, touch the floor with your hands if you can. Keep the position for 30 seconds and roll your back to get back in a standing position, repeat 3 times.
Exercise N°3
If you want to stretch your arms gently go for his exercise: standing up, stretch your right arm above your head, bend your elbow and touch your left shoulder blade with your hand. Gently press on your elbow with your left hand. Hold the position 30 seconds and do the same thing with your other arm. Repeat twice with each arm.
Exercise N°4
This exercise will stretch your thighs and buttocks. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out as far as you can, as if you wanted to do the splits, keep your legs and back straight. Bend on leg and brin your foot in from of you. Try and touch the other foot wth your hand and stretch the other one over your head. Hold the position for 30 seconds and do the same thing with the other leg. Repeat 3 times with each leg.