Stretching may not be the most exciting part of working out but doing flexibility work is just as important for a well rounded fitness routine as strength and cardio work.
Floor stretches for flexibility.
This one stretches your hip flexors.
Repeat on the other side as flexibility allows.
Relax your right hip letting gravity pull it toward the floor.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor about hip width apart.
Gently tighten your stomach muscles to help flatten your.
Begin sitting tall in a sturdy chair.
Cross your right leg over your left letting the right ankle sit atop your left knee.
After a while you will notice passive stretches may not be the most effective way of increasing flexibility.
Great for beginner s or anyone in need of a great stretch.
Bend elbows to get forearms down to the floor until you feel the stretch.
Follow along with this 30 min stretch routine designed to help increase flexibility.
Trying proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pnf where you extend your muscles and then try to contract them from a lengthened position could be a great way to control your nervous system and gain better momentum.
This hip stretch will help increase the flexibility in your hips allowing you greater range of motion.