May 11th, 2023 4:51 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
Arm circles are a dynamic stretching exercise that helps to increase range of motion and loosen up the shoulder joints. This exercise involves moving the arms in circular motions in both directions. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: To reduce the difficulty, perform smaller circles and limit the range […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:47 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The triceps stretch is a stretching exercise that targets the triceps muscles located at the back of your upper arms. Proper form: How to reduce difficulty: If you find it difficult to reach your elbow with your opposite hand, you can use a towel or strap to help you reach. […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:46 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
This stretch targets the forearm muscles, including the wrist flexors and extensors, which are responsible for wrist and hand movements. Proper form: How to reduce the difficulty: If you find this stretch too difficult, try holding the stretching arm with your other hand closer to your elbow instead of your […] Read more »
May 11th, 2023 4:43 PM Mr. Q Categories: Stretching
The straight arm to side chest stretch is a stretch that targets the chest and shoulder muscles. Here are the steps to perform this stretch: To reduce the difficulty of this stretch, you can perform it while seated on a chair. To increase the difficulty, you can hold a light […] Read more »
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 »