One of the biggest problems I have is remembering to stretch before exercising. This kind of forgetfulness can lead to injury however sometimes writing it down helps me to remember so below I have listed five stretches that will get you ready for a workout.
- For the first stretch your going to put one hand behind your head and raise your elbow up. Now with your other hand grab your elbow and pull down. Make sure not to over stretch. Hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds then release. Repeat this stretch three or four times then switch arms.
- The second stretch is still going to workout your arms. First grab your right shoulder with your left hand then with your right hand grab your left elbow and pull stretching your left shoulder. Hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds then release. Do this stretch tree or four times then switch arms.
- The third stretch is going to concentrate on your hips and lower back. While standing up with your feet spread apart put your hands on your hips and rotate your hips around 360 degrees clockwise 15 to 20 times then do the same thing counter clockwise.
- The fourth stretch is going to workout your neck. Still standing up with your feet spread apart and with your hands on your hips, roll your head around 360 degrees clockwise 10 to 15 times. Now switch and roll your head around the other way 10 to 15 times. Your neck is one of the most important parts of the body to stretch. It is also an area that I forget to workout quite often.
- The fifth stretch is for the knees. Standing up with your feet together your going to put your hands on your knees and rotate your knees around clockwise 360 degrees. Do this 10 to 15 times then switch and rotate them around the other way. This exercise will help to prevent injury during running and heavy weight lifting.
- The sixth stretch is going to focus on your legs. Standing up with your hands on your hips step forward putting your body weight on your left. Hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds then stand back up into starting position. Do this three or four times then switch legs.
- The seventh stretch is going to concentrate on your hamstrings. Standing up with your legs shoulder width apart turn your right foot out and straighten your leg. Now place both hands on your right knee then bend down until your feel your hamstrings stretching. Hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds then release. Do this stretch three or four times then switch legs.
- The eighth stretch is your upper leg. Standing with your legs shoulder width apart lift your right foot up bending your leg at the knee. Now grab your foot and pull up stretching your upper leg. It doesn't matter whether or not you have a six pack or an eight pack like me, you are also going to feel your lower abdominal structure get a good stretch.
- The ninth stretch is going to workout your ankles. Standing with your hands on your hips, lift your right foot up and rotate your foot around the right clockwise 360 degrees, 10 to 15 times then switch legs and stretch your left ankles.
These stretch workouts are extremely beneficial when it comes to preventing injuries. For a mean abdominal structure visit: http://myweave.blogspot.com
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