May 11th, 2023 4:40 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The 90 chest stretch is a stretch that targets the chest muscles, particularly the pectoralis major muscle. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty of this stretch, you can decrease the range of motion by not rotating your arms as far back. How to increase the […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:36 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The chest fly stretch is a stretch that targets the chest muscles. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty, you can perform the stretch while sitting on a chair, which will provide more support for your back. How to increase difficulty: To increase the difficulty, you […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:30 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The kneeling quad stretch is a stretch that targets the quadriceps muscles in the front of the thigh. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty, you can place a pillow or folded blanket under your back knee for support. How to increase difficulty: To increase the […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:28 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
90/90 stretch for hip flexors and external rotators: To reduce the difficulty, you can use a cushion or block under your hips to elevate them slightly and lessen the stretch. To increase the difficulty, you can use your hands to gently press your right knee down towards the ground, intensifying […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:26 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Prone Quad stretch for quadriceps: To reduce the difficulty, you can use a strap or a towel around your ankle to help you hold the stretch. To increase the difficulty, you can lift your upper body off the ground and hold the stretch, feeling the stretch in your quadriceps and […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:24 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Knee Hug stretch for lower back and glutes: To reduce the difficulty, you can use a strap or a towel around your shins to help you hold the stretch. To increase the difficulty, you can extend your legs towards the ceiling and hold the stretch, feeling the stretch in your […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:22 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Cross Knee Hug stretch for glutes, hips, and lower back: To reduce the difficulty, you can place a yoga block or a pillow under your head for support. Alternatively, you can place a yoga strap or a towel around your thigh to help you hold the stretch. To increase the […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:20 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Butterfly stretch for inner thighs, hips, and lower back: To reduce the difficulty, you can place a yoga block or a pillow under your buttocks to elevate your hips slightly. Alternatively, you can hold onto your ankles or shins instead of your feet to lessen the stretch. To increase the […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:18 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Lunge Stretch for hip flexors, quadriceps, and hamstrings: To reduce the difficulty, you can use a yoga block or pillow under your back knee for support or lessen the depth of the lunge. To increase the difficulty, you can hold the stretch for longer periods of time or add an […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:16 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Frog Stretch for inner thighs and hips: To reduce the difficulty, you can slide your knees only slightly apart or use yoga blocks or pillows under your hips for support. To increase the difficulty, you can hold the stretch for longer periods of time or try to slide your knees […] Read more »