Stretching is a way to get your body ready for exercise and is also a way to improve flexibility at the end of your workout. Your muscles feel relaxed after you stretch properly and this will also help prevent muscle related injuries. Try the following stretches for your upper, middle and lower body. Stretch it!

 

Upper Body Stretches

• Chest Stretch
• Upper Back Stretch
• Bicep Stretch
• Tricep Stretch
• Cross Shoulder Stretch

Middle Body Stretches

• Abdominal Stretch
• Waist Reach Stretch
• Back Stretch

Lower Body Stretches

• Inner Thigh Stretch
• Outer Thigh Stretch
• Quadricep Stretch
• Hamstring Stretch
• Lunge Stretch

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