How to do stretching exercises

When we sit for a long time, we will feel stiff and uncomfortable, so we will stand up, stretch our waist and do some stretching exercises. This will only make you feel relaxed all over and your mood will be much better. And the stiff body became soft. Some doctors also recommend that office workers should do stretching exercises regularly, which can avoid many diseases. Stretching exercises do not require a lot of effort and can be done by the elderly and children. So, how to do stretching exercises? Please see the introduction below.

Shin extension (front of calf)

Stand up straight with your hands on your hips or on your chin, and place your right leg over your left with your right big toe on the ground. Gently bend your left leg, which will cause your right calf to bend as well. At this time you can feel the stretch in your right shin. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds, then repeat on the other side.

Hamstring stretch (back of thigh)

Step your left leg forward, with your heel touching the ground and your toes pointing toward the ceiling. Bend your right knee and gently lean your upper body forward, lifting your hips. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, then repeat with the other leg. You will feel a stretch in the back of your thigh.

Through the above introduction, we know how to do stretching exercises, and I believe everyone has a certain understanding of it. Our bones will gradually become stiff as we age. If we do not exercise or stretch regularly, our joints will become stiff and even painful. Therefore, we should not only do stretching exercises regularly, but also insist on exercising.