5 Stretches To Include In Your Daily Routines

Exercise anywhere, anytime with these Spring Workouts by personal trainer and model Felicia Kendrick.

CONGRATULATIONS! You've reached the end of our Spring Workout series, we hope you are feeling stronger and better than ever!

We’re slowing things down with 5 stretches that you can do pre/post workout, or even include them as part of your daily routine.

YOUR STRETCHING PLAN

Hold each stretch for 15-20 seconds

Stretch 1:
Downward Dog

This move is a great way to stretch your calves, hamstrings and shoulders (especially after an intense session). It’s also a great way to stretch out your lower back and relieve tension from the head and body.

Training Tip: Remember to keep your head in between your arms and breathe deeply throughout the stretch.

Stretch 2:
Kneeling Lunge

Tight hip flexors? This is the perfect exercise to help with that. It’s also a great way to stretch the muscles in the quads and glutes while also increasing your flexibility.

Training Tip: Remember to keep your bent leg in a 90 degree angle to get more out of the stretch and to perform it safely.

Stretch 3:
Kneeling Hamstring

You guessed it, this exercise is great for stretching out your hamstrings, but did you know it’s also a great stretch to help relieve lower back pain?

Training Tip: Always keep the leg being stretched straight with a soft bend to reap in the full benefits. Remember to listen to your body, and stop when you feel the slightest discomfort.

Stretch 4:
Lumbar Stretch

Not only is this one of the most relaxing positions to be in, it’s a great stretch to relieve tension in your lower back while also working your core and pelvic muscles.

Training Tip: Remember to keep your knees together and closer to your chest as you gently roll to the side, this will help you get the full stretch in your lower back.

Stretch 5:
Seated Glute/Hip Stretch

After completing this Spring Workout series, you’re definitely going to need to stretch out those glutes, and this is the perfect stretch for that. It targets the largest muscle group, but also is a great way to stretch the hips as well.

Training Tip: Remember to lean forward and keep your back straight to help go deeper into the stretch.