Stretches to Help You Get Loose
Side Lunge Stretch
Calf Stretch
Chest and Shoulder Stretch
Glute Bridge
Standing Quad Stretch
Cobra
Standing Hip Flexor Stretch
Butterfly Stretch
Standing Hamstring Stretch
Reclining Figure 4
Sideways Neck Stretch
Lying Knee-to-Chest Stretch
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SOURCES:
Collin Eggebrecht, licensed physical therapist, DPT, OCS, CSCS.
American Council On Exercise: "Reset Your Day With This Cool-down," "Seated Butterfly Stretch," "Flexibility Exercises for Beginners," "Glute Bridge," "Youth Fitness: Cool Down and Stretch," "Cobra," "5 Chest Stretch Variations."
American Heart Association: "Stretches for Exercise and Flexibility."
American Sleep Apnea Association: "Can't sleep? Try these easy sleep-friendly yoga poses."
Arthritis Foundation: "Bridges," "Seated Butterfly Stretch," "Standing Hamstring Stretch," "Quadriceps Stretch," "Calf Stretches," "Standing Hip Flexors and Quadriceps Stretches."
Cleveland Clinic: "Exercises to Reduce Low Back Pain."
ExRx.net: "Side Lunge."
Journal of Athletic Training: "Standing and Supine Hamstring Stretching Are Equally Effective."
Mayo Clinic: "Guide to Stretches."
National Institute on Aging: "Flexibility."
National Institutes of Health Office of Research Services: "Exercises and Stretches."
Piedmont Healthcare: "3 quick stretches to alleviate lower back pain."
UC Riverside Wellness Program: "Stretching Exercises for the Lower Body."
United States Olympic Committee: "6 Moves to Loosen Up Tight Hip Flexors."