STRETCH OF THE WEEK: Seated Torso Twist The seated torso twist #stretch hits multiple problem areas for athletes who are involved in multi planar movements and or deep torso control. These athletes include dancers, gymnasts, rock climbers, martial artists, and rodeo riders. DO THIS STRETCH! Sit on the floor with your legs extended out in front of […]
Stretch Of The Week – Child’s Pose With Lean
STRETCH OF THE WEEK:
Child’s Pose With Lean
This is another great Latissimus Dorsi Stretch! This is an easy comfortable stretch to get into and hold for an extended period of time. This #stretch is particularly perfect for golfers and swimmers. The leaning rotation once in child’s pose will get a significant pull on each individual side and allow the athlete to identify any flexibility imbalances they may have. With the extra flexibility a golfer will be able to rotate more comfortably and produce more power on drives and iron shots! Again, anyone can benefit from this stretch for rounded shoulders, and thoracic postural purposes as well.
DO THIS STRETCH!
- Start on hands and knees on the floor
- Knees are hip width apart and the arms parallel to each other
- Move the hip towards the heels and push the hands forward a bit to reach an effective stretching
- Let the upper body sink down to the floor
- Using your finger tips, walk your hands out as far as they can go, to achieve a deep stretch. * Then, again using finger tips, walk your hands off to one side while keeping your upper body and hips level to the floor
- Hold stretch for 30+ seconds then repeat on other side
Stretch Of The Week – Cat Cow Pose
STRETCH OF THE WEEK: Cat Cow Pose The cat cow pose is very calming and stress relieving, but this #stretch is beneficial in so many other ways! The Cat Cow Pose Improves posture and balance, strengthens/stretches and revitalizes the spine and neck, as well as stretches the hips, abdomen and back. Furthermore, it massages and stimulates organs […]
Stretch Of The Week – Slow Rocking Baby Pose
STRETCH OF THE WEEK: Slow Rocking Happy Baby Pose The slow rocking happy baby pose #stretch has numerous benefits! These benefits include: * Releases lower back and sacrum. * Opens hips, inner thighs, and groin. * Stretches the hamstrings. * Relieves lower back pain. * Stretches and soothes the spine. * Calms the brain. * […]