Tiffany Patterson, lead performance specialist, Parkview Sports Medicine, takes us through some floor stretches for enhanced flexibility and improved recovery.
Watch the video: Experts in Motion: Floor stretches
Hamstring stretch
- Sit on the floor, legs out straight.
- Stretch to your toes, reaching as far as you can.
- Hold 20 to 30 seconds.
- Rest for a moment, then repeat.
Note: The more that you tug on your toes, the more you involve and stretch your calf as well.
Cradle stretch
- Lay on your back, bringing your right leg up.
- Place your right hand over your knee, left hand under your ankle and pull toward your chest at an angle. The more that you can pull, the better the stretch.
- Breathe and hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Switch and repeat on the other side.
- Repeat one or two more times on each side.
Stretching is a great way to warm up and cooldown after a workout. It’s helpful for injury prevention, improved flexibility and strengthening.
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