Back of Neck Stretch This stretch can be done in either a seated or standing position, although most people prefer to be seated. Regardless of what position you use, it’s critical to maintain good posture with a flat back (neutral spine) and your neck and shoulders relaxed. Begin by looking straight ahead and place one […]

Doorway/Wall Chest Stretch This stretch focuses on the chest (pecs) and the front of the shoulder Stand near a wall and place the forearm of the arm you want to stretch against the wall with your elbow at least a little below shoulder level. With your hand secured against the wall, rotate your torso forward […]

Lying on Bench/Bed Chest Stretch This is a great stretch for people with really tight pecs, shoulder/elbow problems, or anyone who has a hard time staying relaxed while stretching. All you need is something to lay on, such as a bed, bench, or couch. Start lying on your back with the arm that you want […]

Arm Across The Body Shoulder Stretch This is a basic arm across the body stretch and while it looks simple to perform, it’s very easy to cheat and decrease the effectiveness of the stretch. It can be done either standing or sitting and one of the keys is to maintain good posture throughout the stretch. […]

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 […]

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 you feel a stretch. Then just hold that position and relax as much as possible. Avoid reaching or bouncing at the bottom, because that puts unwanted […]

Lat Stretch This stretch is for your side/lat/back and is a little more complicated, because it is only really effective if you are in a good position. This can be done either in a sitting or standing position, so use whatever position feels best to you. Start by taking the hand of the side you […]

Chest Stretch This stretch focuses on the chest (pecs), front of the shoulder, and can be used as a bicep stretch with a small modification. Stand near a wall and place the hand of the arm you want to stretch against the wall a little below shoulder level, with your fingers pointing backwards. With your […]

Shoulder Stretch This is a basic arm across the body stretch and while it looks simple to perform, it’s very easy to cheat and decrease the effectiveness of the stretch. It can be done either standing or sitting and one of the keys is to maintain good posture throughout the stretch. This means, keep your […]