Back stretches help
to keep your spine healthy. Performing back stretches also helps to keep your
vertebrae loose and mobile so that when you bend over to pick up an object, you
avoid injuring yourself.
You can perform back
stretches after each set of a back exercise and at the end of your workout. You
can also perform back stretches every morning if you have time. If you work at
a desk all day, you may want to perform the Upper Back Stretch while seated. As
with other stretching exercises, you should try to hold each stretch for 15 to
30 seconds.
Chest stretches
focus on your pectoral muscles, which are the muscles used to pull your arms
forward. You can perform chest stretches in between sets or at the end of your
workout. If you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk and find yourself
slumping, you can perform chest stretches to help improve your posture.
Stretching helps prevent injuries, keeps your muscles
relaxed and your body flexible. Stretching can also help make daily activities
easier to perform, improve your posture, reduce muscle soreness after workouts
and make your muscles look leaner and longer.
Age and lack of
exercise tend to shorten the length of our muscles. Stretching helps to
lengthen the muscles and loosen up the joints. As a result, the body becomes
more flexible and we are able to feel and perform better.
You should avoid
comparing your flexibility with other people. Your flexibility will improve as
you perform stretches on a regular basis. If you perform stretches at least 3
times a week, you will notice a marked increase in your flexibility after just
a few weeks. When performing stretches, you can concentrate on muscles that you
use on a daily basis and when you workout. However, you should not neglect any
major muscle group.
HOW TO STRETCH
