BEST LEG STRETCHES

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FOR TIGHT MUSCLES 

WHEN SHOULD I STRETCH MY LEGS? 

Stretching is best done AFTER a workout so you can hold for 30-60 seconds. This will allow the body to cool down! 

Try these 8 exercises 👉

How Long Should I  Hold Each Stretch? 

Hold each stretch for  anywhere between 30-60 seconds at a time. If you  find a spot that feels "tight"  hold it a little longer. 

8 BEST LEG STRETCHES FOR TIGHT MUSCLES 

TAP to see the BEST 8 Leg Stretches to help your lower body feel better after a tough workout! 

1

STANDING QUAD STRETCH 

Targets: quads & core   Hang onto a wall or a pole (if you're outside) for balance! Squeeze the knees together! 

2

PRONE QUAD STRETCH 

Targets: quads   Similar to the standing quad stretch, but requiring less balance, you can lay down! 

3

PIGEON  POSE 

Targets: Hips and quads  Modification: if this is too much on the knees or hips, take this to a lying position on your back! 

4

INCHWORM 

Targets: hamstrings & core  Bring a slight bend into the knees to lessen the stretch through the hamstrings. 

5

DOWNWARD DOG STRETCH 

Targets: Hamstrings & Calves  Press your open armpits to the floor and press the heels to the ground. 

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LYING HAMSTRING STRETCH 

Targets: Hamstrings  If you don't have a resistance band feel free to use a towel to help deepen the stretch. 

7

SEATED CALF STRETCH 

Targets: calves  If you don't have a resistance band you can also use a towel for this one as well. 

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STANDING CALF STRETCH 

Targets: calves  Hold onto a wall or pole to help deepen the stretch. Press the back heel into the floor and bend the front knee to help! 

SCREENSHOT THE WORKOUT 

1. Standing Quad Stretch 2. Prone Quad Stretch  3. Pigeon Pose  4. Inchworm  5. Lying Hamstring Stretch 6. Downward Dog 7. Seated Calf Stretch  8. Standing Calf Stretch  DO IT:  60 seconds (holding) for each move  Repeat x 2 for an amazing 18 minutes of stretching!  

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