2 Stretching Exercises Flashcards
this will help you improve flexibility , reduce tightness, and ultimately make your workouts more efficient and safe
stretching
Stretching a muscle to the full extent of your ability and holding it for 15 to 30 seconds is what’s called a ___________
static stretch
Exercise physiologist Mike Bracko recommends doing the “____________” as a work-related back stretch.
Standing Cat-Camel
Standing Cat-Camel step by step
[Stand] with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees bent slightly.
[Lean forward], placing your hands just above your knees.
[Round your back] so that your chest is closed and your
shoulders are curved forward.
Then [arch your back] so that your chest opens and your
shoulders roll back.
[Repeat] several times
Best exercise for stretching (7)
- Cat-cow
- Shoulder roll
- Walking lunge
- Hip circle
- Reclined harmstring stretch
- Anterior or posterior (Shoulder stretch)
- Kneeling hip flexor
Beginners stretches
- OVERHEAD STRETCH
- TORSO STRETCH
- CAT AND COW STRETCH
(for shoulders, neck and back)
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, knees and hips relaxed
OVERHEAD STRETCH
(for lower back)
Stand with your feet shoulder –width apart, knees bent.
TORSO STRETCH
5BASIC EXERCISES
- Squats
- Lunges
- Push-ups
- Pull-ups
- Rotation
They are compound exercises that work all of the major muscles groups in the body
And you can do them anywhere.
5 BASIC EXERCISES
HEALTH BENEFITS OF STRETCHING
- Encourages an optimistic outlook
- Fortifies posture
- ENABLES FLEXIBILITY
- INCREASE STAMINA
- DECREASE RISK OF INJURY
- IMPROVES ENERGY LEVEL
- PROMOTES BLOOD CIRCULATION
- IMPROVES ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
- REDUCE SORENESS
- REDUCES CHOLESTEROL