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Perform 2 sets, holding each stretch for 30 seconds per side where applicable.
Lying Knee Hug.
- Lie on your back with legs extended
- Pull one knee toward your chest, holding it with both hands
- Keep the other leg extended and relax your shoulders
- Hold the stretch, then switch sides
Lying Hamstring Stretch.
- Lie on your back with one leg extended on the ground
- Bend the other knee toward your chest and hold it with both hands
- Slowly straighten the bent leg toward the ceiling while keeping your hands on your calf or thigh
- Hold the stretch, feeling it in your hamstrings
- Switch sides and repeat
Arm Lying Shoulder Stretch.
- Lie on your stomach with one arm extended straight out to the side, palm facing down
- Gently roll your body onto the side of the extended arm, feeling a stretch in your shoulder
- Use your opposite hand for support by pressing it into the ground
- You can place a soft roller under your extended arm’s shoulder for an advanced stretch, as shown in the image
- Hold the stretch, then switch sides and repeat
Cobra Pose.
- Lie on your stomach with your hands placed under your shoulders, elbows close to your body
- Press your palms into the ground and slowly lift your chest, straightening your arms partially or fully
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and your hips grounded
- Hold the pose, feeling a stretch in your abdomen and lower back
Extended Child’s Pose.
- Kneel on the ground with your big toes touching and knees spread wide
- Sit your hips back toward your heels and stretch your arms forward as far as possible
- Lower your chest toward the ground, keeping your forehead resting on the floor
- Feel the stretch through your lower back, hips, and shoulders