36 Pictures To See Which Muscle You’re Stretching
15. Lat Stretch with Spinal Traction
Muscles emphasized: latissimus dorsi. Begin by taking a firm grip on a bar and slowly lifting your feet off the ground. The stretch needs to be felt in your chest and lats. In case you have totally taken your feet off the ground, you will feel traction in your lumbar spine. If you have recently undergone a shoulder injury or you have impingement of the shoulder, do not perform this stretch.
16. Lat Stretch at the Wall
Muscles emphasized: latissimus dorsi. Put your both hands on the corner of a wall or post. Maintaining your spine prolonged, push your hips out to the side in a slow manner. If you have problems with your lower back, do not perform this stretch.
17. Child’s Pose
Muscles emphasized: latissimus dorsi. Being on the ground with your hands and your knees on the floor, slowly bring your hips back until your forehead is on the floor. If you want a better stretch in your hips, you should bring your knees wider. Your upper back should be positioned in the shape of an arch, and then you should externally rotate your shoulders to stretch your lats and chest muscles.
18. Standing Calf Stretch
Muscles emphasized: soleus and gastrocnemius. This stretch can be performed on a rack or on the edge of a stair step. Rotate your ankles a bit towards inside and outside to actively stretch your calf muscles.
19. Front Split
Muscles emphasized: psoas and hamstring. This stretch is not suitable for beginners, as it is kind of advanced, and it should be performed with caution, especially if you have any hip problems. Begin in a position of kneeling lunge. It can also be beneficial if you have the support of a chair while your hip flexors and hamstrings release.
20. Seated Forward Fold / Seated Toe Touch
Muscles emphasized: hamstrings and calfs. Sit into your seat bones and bend your knees if you need to. Your legs will become stronger as your flexibility gets better. Make sure your spine is as straight as possible, especially if you have back problems. This stretch can also be done lying down on the back, with your feet up the wall.
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Great article. Keep it up
stretch excersise technique
I have issues with my right neck to shoulder muscle, I am looking forward to try the exercise for that area. Hopefully it will relax that particular muscle.
Look up ‘Makenzie exercises’ which are good for the neck .. I have the same issues on my left side ..
Wow!! Would like an app showing these to access whenever I need it!
how about pushups?
Its not category stretching
Stretching you muscles on a regular basis can release tension, build muscle, strength, and stability in your whole body. Prevent muscular atrophy ( muscle wasting) with simple stretching exercises. You can find great yoga routines that focus on specific muscles to tone and tighten and can be completed in 30 minutes or more depending on your needs. Yoga classes can be found online or at your local gym. Go at your own pace and modify the pose to fit your personal fitness level. Yoga routines include Yoga for weight loss, Yoga for flexibility, Yoga for core abdominal workout, Yoga for beginners or advanced level and, Yoga for back Pain relief. Find a routine that suits your specific goals and you will feel more relaxed and energized throughout your day.
Love the pictures resulting in a top notch post. I might have to try some of these myself.
Its very important to stretch. thank you for this post. very much appreciated.
Stretching is something I always forget about, this is great. Thanks!
Great article. Thanks for sharing this.