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Stretching Exercises For The Whole Body

Use the stretching exercises list below

to browse through of all the stretches.

Stretching is an important part of an overall fitness plan, especially over the age of forty. If you stretch several times a week you will:

Improve your flexibility.
Recover faster from workouts.
Help prevent injuries.

The best time to stretch is after exercise when your muscles are warmed up, but you can stretch at any time. When stretching, follow these guidelines:

Use gentle pressure.
Do not use a bouncing motion.
Hold each stretch for 20 – 30 seconds.

Click on the links below each image to see more information about each exercise. You will find out how to do each stretch, the muscles affected, and variations of the exercises.

Stretching Exercises

Neck Stretches


Sternocleidomastoid stretch	Neck Rotation stretch	Lateral Neck Flexion Stretch

Forward Neck Flexion Stretch

Chest And Shoulder Stretches


Posterior Shoulder Stretch	Anterior Shoulder Stretch	Chest Stretch


Chest Stretch Variation	Supraspinatus Stretch

Arm Stretches


Wrist Flexor Stretch	Wrist Extensor Stretch	Tricep Stretch

Abdominal And Back Stretches


Lower Back Stretch	Abdominal Stretch


Back Slump Stretch	Back Arch Stretch	Rotation Stretch


Side Stretch	Neck Rotation stretch

Hip And Groin Stretches


Piriformis Stretch	Standing Outer Hip Stretch	Standing Groin Stretch


Outer Hip Stretch	Gluteus Maximus Stretch


Short Adductor Stretch	Long Adductor Stretch

Leg Stretches


Quadriceps Stretch	Hip Flexor Stretch	Hamstrings Stretch


Advanced Shin Stretch	Gastrocnemius (calf) Stretch	Shin Stretch

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Disclaimer: The health, fitness, and exercise information presented here is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting an exercise program or changing your diet.

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