STATIC STRETCHES
Static stretching involves lengthening a muscle by holding it at the end position for any given amount of time. It focusses on one muscle group at a time. The purpose is to regain normal muscle length and improve joint range of motion.
Do:
Do:
- At the end of your cool down after a sport or activity
- Hold 15 to 30 seconds, repeat 2-3 times on each side
- Feel a gentle stretch in the muscle
- At least 2-3 times per week
- Push into any pain
- Bounce during a static stretch
- Hyperextend (overstraighten) or hyperflex (overbend) your joints
- Hold your breath
Spine Stretches
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Upper Body Stretches
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Lower Body Stretches
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