TOTAL BODY STATIC STRETCH ROUTINE
Stretch it out, girl!! Flexibility is an important component of fitness that many of us neglect in place of higher-intensity exercise. This routine will give you a full-body stretch that is perfect post-workout or as a stand-alone recovery sequence. If you don't have access to a ballet barre, you can hold onto a countertop or chair (just be sure the chair won't move!!).
How To Do This:
- Perform each of the following stretches for 30 seconds each, then repeat.
- Stretch to a point in the stretch that causes slight discomfort and tension, not pain. If you feel any pain in your muscles, ease your way back on the stretch. If you feel any sharp pain in any of your joints when performing these stretches, consult a doctor.
bALLERINA fOLDOVER
STANDING FIGURE 4
STANDING COW
LEANING LOW LUNGE
Hinging HAMSTRING STRETCH
HIGH LUNGE
STRAIGHT LEG FOLDOVER
STANDING QUAD STRETCH
STANDING CAT
LATERAL LUNGE
LOW LUNGE
CROSS LEGGED SHIN STRETCH
These are some of my favorite stretches - I hope you love them too! Let me know what you think by using the hashtag #HMBgirl when you post to Insta. Enjoy!!