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Lean back

The lean back stretch is a simple stretch that targets the muscles in the lower back and hips. This stretch can help increase flexibility in the lower back and relieve tension in the hips. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: If you find this stretch too difficult, you can try […] Read more »

Tail whip

The face down one leg kick to opposite side of body stretch is a dynamic stretch that targets the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: If this stretch is too difficult, try lifting your leg and arm only a few inches off the ground, or […] Read more »

Low side bend

The Low Side Bend stretch is a yoga pose that targets the obliques, hip flexors, and hamstrings, and helps improve flexibility in the spine and hips. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: If you have tight hamstrings, you can bend your knees slightly to make the stretch easier. You can […] Read more »

Long side bend

The long side bend stretch is a great way to stretch and lengthen the muscles on the side of your body. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase the difficulty: Number of reps: Beginner: 2-3 reps per side Intermediate: 3-4 reps per side Advanced: 4-5 reps per […] Read more »

Reach side knee

The “reach side knee” stretch is a dynamic stretch that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Proper form: How to reduce difficulty: To make this stretch easier, you can use a resistance band or strap to help bring your foot closer to your hands. How to increase difficulty: To […] Read more »

Side Bends

Proper form: Reduce difficulty: If you have limited flexibility, you can reduce the difficulty by keeping your arms at shoulder height instead of reaching them up. Increase difficulty: To increase the difficulty, you can hold each side bend for a longer period of time. Reps: Estimated time: 5-10 minutes Read more »

Proud pigeon

The proud pigeon stretch is a yoga pose that targets the hip flexors, glutes, and outer hips. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: How to increase the difficulty: Reps: Estimated time for exercise: Read more »

Pretzel

The pretzel rotate stretch targets the lower back, glutes, and hips. It helps to improve flexibility in these areas and can alleviate tightness and discomfort. Proper Form: How to Reduce Difficulty: To make this stretch easier, use a yoga block or cushion to prop up your torso and make the […] Read more »

Arms back

The standing arms back stretch is a simple stretch that helps to loosen up the chest and shoulder muscles. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To make the stretch easier, you can use a strap or towel to hold your hands together. How to increase difficulty: To increase the […] Read more »

Lunge Reach

The lunge reach is a stretch that targets the hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves while also improving core stability and balance. This stretch is ideal for athletes or people who spend a lot of time sitting. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty of this […] Read more »