Advanced Floor Quad/Hip Stretch Start lying on your side with your knees bent and the leg you want to stretch on top of the non-stretching leg. Then grab the ankle of the stretching leg with your hand on the same side. For example, if stretching your right leg, grab your ankle with your right hand. […]

Advanced Hip Flexor Stretch (extend back leg back) This stretch is done on the floor and you may want to have something nearby to hold on to for extra balance/support. The basic starting position is similar to the bottom position of a split squat or lunge (1 leg forward and the other leg back), except […]

Advanced 1-Leg Hamstring/Inner Thigh/Groin Stretch This stretch involves stretching one leg at a time and having the leg you are stretching elevated on an object. You can use things like a chair, couch, step, table, or whatever you have available. During this stretch, you will change the position of your feet and body, in order […]

Taekwondo Stretches 1. Side of Neck Stretch 2. Neck & Upper Back Stretch 3. Arm Across The Body Shoulder Stretch 4. Arm Straight Back Shoulder Stretch 5. Doorway/Wall Chest Stretch 6. Upper Back Doorway Stretch 7. Lat & Side Doorway Stretch 8. Seated Back Stretch 9. Bench Forearm Stretch 10. Top of the Forearm Stretch […]

Calf Wall Stretch This is probably the most common calf stretch, but it’s a little more difficult to perform than the calf step stretch, and it doesn’t always work for people who have good calf flexibility. Start with both hands against a wall or similar object and have your feet close to arms length away […]

Calf Step Stretch This is my favorite calf stretch, because it’s very effective and easy to do. All you need is any type of step or elevated item that won’t move when you stand on it. Start by standing with both feet on a step. Have about half of each foot on the step with […]

Floor Hamstring Stretch This hamstring stretch is a good option for people who have back problems or feel and discomfort when bending from the waist, since the back is stationary and only the leg moves. Start lying on your back and bend both knees, keeping your feet flat on the floor. Then lift one leg […]

Standing Hamstring Stretch This stretch can be done in a couple different ways. The most basic one is standing with your feet apart and bending over at the waist until your feel a stretch. Then just hold that position and relax as much as possible. Avoid reaching or bouncing at the bottom, because that puts […]

Floor Quad Stretch This is similar to the standing quad stretch, except you will be lying on the ground during the stretch. This can either be done lying face down or on your side, whichever feels better. The benefit to this stretch is that you don’t have to worry about balance, so you can really […]

Standing Quad Stretch This stretch is for the front of the thigh and works best if you position yourself by a wall, table, or other object to provide you extra support. Start by lifting one foot behind you and grab your ankle/foot with your hand. If you are stretching your right leg, it’s best to […]