Stretches

Muscles Stretched Quadriceps Start Position Lying on side opposite to leg being stretched. Grab just above the ankle. Knees together Finish Position Pull heel towards… Read More »Side Lying Quadriceps Stretch

Muscles Stretched Hamstrings Start Position Sitting on table One leg straight on table Other leg straight down off side of table Back straight Toes pointing… Read More »Hamstring III Stretch

Muscles Stretched 1. Gastrocnemius/soleus Start Position Facing a wall, place one leg behind you as seen in the picture Finish Position  Lunge body forward towards… Read More »Calf Stretch I

Muscles Stretched 1. Iliopsoas (hip flexors)2. Rectus femoris (part of the quadriceps)3. Tensor fascia latae (attaches to iliotibial band; ITB) Start Position1. Kneel on the… Read More »Kneeling Lunge Stretch

Muscles used Piriformis Gluteus Maximus Gluteus Minimus Gluteus Medius Low Back Start Position (for right side) Sit down on table with one leg up on… Read More »Piriformis II stretch

Have you “never” been able to touch your toes? Well this may be the exercise for you.  I have been seeing great success in my… Read More »Can’t touch your toes?

This stretch is often used to aid in improving imbalances between the pectoralis major (pecs) and interscapular (Rhomboids, Trapezius) which will help with posture.  This… Read More »Door Stretch

Muscles Stretched Hamstrings Start Position Sitting on floor One leg straight Other leg bend Back straight Toes pointing up. Finish Position Bend at the hip… Read More »Hamstring II Stretch