What are some stretching exercises?

Warming up is an important step we take before exercising. Stretching exercises after warm-up exercises can help us increase joint flexibility and reduce injuries. Stretching exercises can improve our athletic ability and enhance muscle elasticity, allowing us to better complete different movements without being restricted by joints. And as we get older, our body's flexibility continues to decline, which will cause our range of movement to become smaller and smaller. Then sticking to stretching exercises can effectively exercise the body's flexibility and keep us energetic.

Thigh stretch (front thigh)

Extend your right arm, or grab a chair with your right hand if you feel your balance is not very good. Grab your left foot with your left hand and slowly lift it to hip height, preferably with your heel resting against your buttocks. Keep your knees tightly together. You will feel a stretch in the front of your thigh. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds, then switch to the other side.

Calf stretch (posterior calf)

Take a big step back with your left leg, as big as you feel comfortable with, and land on your left heel. Lean forward, bend your right knee, and place your hands on your right thigh. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, then repeat with the other leg. There is another way to do calf stretches: extend your arms forward to the same height as your shoulders, place your hands against the wall, and spread your legs about 1 meter apart.

Stretching exercises should also be performed after exercise, especially for men who want to achieve muscle gain effects after muscle building training, stretching exercises should not be missed. The purpose of stretching exercises after fitness is to stretch tense muscle groups, allow them to recover as quickly as possible, reduce stiffness and soreness, and even exercise after exercise can increase oxygen supply to muscles and improve fitness effects.