Stretching exercises

26 exercises, 2 pages

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Mostly for: legs, shoulders, chest

  • Rear shoulders · Beginner

    Static Rear Deltoid Stretch

    A standing, self-assisted cross-body shoulder stretch in which the end position is held steadily for a set time. It targets the back of the shoulder, especially the rear deltoid, without external weights or repeated arm movements during the hold.

  • Hamstrings · Beginner

    Dynamic Supine Hamstring Stretch

    A floor-based mobility exercise for the back of the thigh. Repeated, hand-assisted movement of one raised leg alternates a gentle hamstring stretch with a release, while the other leg and torso remain supported on the floor.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Butterfly Lean Forward Stretch

    A flexibility exercise targeting the inner thighs, hips, and lower back. It helps improve range of motion, reduce muscle tension, and enhance overall flexibility. This stretch is beneficial for athletes and individuals looking to increase mobility in the hip area.

  • Abs · Beginner

    Cat Cow

    The Cat-Cow exercise is a dynamic stretch that targets the spine, improving flexibility and promoting spinal health.

  • Rear shoulders · Beginner

    Dynamic Rear Deltoid Stretch

    A standing, self-assisted cross-body shoulder stretch performed through controlled entry-and-return movements without a sustained end-position hold. It focuses on the back of the shoulder without external weights.

  • Chest · Beginner

    Bent Arm Chest Stretch

    A one-sided, wall-supported stretch for the chest with the elbow bent and the forearm resting against the wall. The position lengthens the chest muscles through body positioning rather than repeated muscular contractions.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Kneeling Hamstring Stretch

    A flexibility exercise targeting the hamstring muscles located at the back of the thigh. This stretch helps improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and prevent injuries by elongating the hamstrings.

  • Chest · Beginner

    Standing Chest Opener

    A stretching exercise designed to improve flexibility and mobility in the chest, shoulders, and upper back. It helps counteract the effects of poor posture and prolonged sitting by opening up the chest and promoting better alignment.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Butterfly Stretch

    A flexibility exercise targeting the inner thighs, hips, and groin. It is commonly used to improve range of motion and reduce tension in the lower body, making it beneficial for athletes and individuals looking to enhance their flexibility.

  • Chest · Beginner

    Elbow Out Chest Stretch

    A static stretch targeting the pectoral muscles, specifically designed to improve flexibility and range of motion in the chest and shoulders. This exercise is beneficial for individuals looking to enhance their posture and alleviate tension in the upper body.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Side Lying Quadriceps Stretch

    A flexibility exercise targeting the quadriceps muscles located at the front of the thigh. This stretch is performed while lying on your side, allowing for a deep and controlled extension of the quadriceps, improving flexibility and reducing muscle tightness.

  • Abs · Beginner

    Upward Dog

    The Upward Dog, also known as Upward-Facing Dog or Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, is a yoga pose that strengthens the spine, arms, and wrists while stretching the chest, shoulders, and abdomen. It is commonly used in yoga sequences to improve posture and increase flexibility.

  • Glutes · Beginner

    Lying Knee To Chest Stretch

    A flexibility exercise targeting the lower back and glutes. It helps to relieve tension in the lumbar spine and improve overall mobility in the hip area.

  • Chest · Beginner

    Doorway Chest Stretch

    A standing flexibility exercise that uses a doorway to lengthen the chest and front-shoulder region. It is a simple upper-body mobility variation requiring only a stable door frame.

  • Shoulders · Beginner

    Band Pass Through Shoulders

    A mobility drill designed to improve shoulder flexibility and range of motion. It involves using a resistance band to guide the arms through a full overhead arc, promoting joint health and preparing the shoulders for more intense activities.

  • Back · Beginner

    Standing Side Lat Stretch

    A flexibility exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles, which are located on the sides of the back. This stretch helps improve range of motion in the shoulders and upper back, and can aid in reducing muscle tightness and enhancing overall posture.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Half Kneeling Quad Stretch

    A flexibility exercise targeting the quadriceps muscles.

  • Hamstrings · Intermediate

    Downward Dog

    A static inverted-V pose supported by both palms and feet. It combines a posterior-leg stretch with active support from the arms, shoulder girdle and trunk, without a repeated movement cycle.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Lunge Stretch

    A dynamic exercise that targets the hip flexors, quadriceps, and glutes. It is effective for improving flexibility, balance, and overall lower body strength. This stretch is often used as part of a warm-up routine to prepare the body for more intense physical activity.

  • Triceps · Beginner

    Overhead Triceps Stretch

    A standing, self-assisted stretch for the back of the upper arm. The overhead shoulder position and bent elbow place particular emphasis on the long head of the triceps, without weights or a cable attachment.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Standing Quadriceps Stretch

    A static stretch for the muscles at the front of the thigh, performed one leg at a time. The standing position combines quadriceps stretching with balance and can be adapted with external support.

  • Neck · Beginner

    Neck Side Stretch

    A gentle mobility exercise for the lateral structures of the neck. It is used to improve comfortable side-bending range and reduce a feeling of stiffness around the neck and upper shoulder area.

  • Legs · Beginner

    Lying Quadriceps Stretch

    An effective exercise for increasing flexibility in the quadriceps muscles located at the front of the thigh.

  • Hips · Beginner

    Single-Knee-to-Chest Stretch

    A static, hand-assisted stretch performed lying on the back with one knee drawn toward the chest and the opposite leg extended. Its target is the gluteal and posterior-hip region of the bent leg, rather than active glute strengthening.