6 Stretches You Should Do Everyday

Every morning when we wake up from our long night sleep, our body involuntarily starts performing a specific sequence of stretches. Perhaps you might arch your back, point your toes downwards, or stretch your arms. Maybe you might roll your head from side to side or rotate your shoulders. Without a second thought, your body knows that after staying in the same position for hours, it will require some stretching to move.  

Yet, as the day passes on, we deny making some conscious effort to stretch. Some of us have become so unconcerned that when it comes to performing physical exercises, we neglect to stretch before or after every workout, which is highly essential according to several types of research. 

Studies have proven that performing stretches after every workout session can help in improving motion around our joints. It also helps improve blood circulation to deliver essential nutrients to muscles, boost oxygen level, and provide relief from tension and stress. If you do not make regular stretching part of your daily routine, you might start experiencing less flexibility around your joints, increasing your chances of developing arthritis. Now that you have read how important stretching is, listed below are six stretches you should perform every day. 

Ground Quadriceps Stretch  

Performing stretching exercises for your quadriceps is essential, especially for athletes. Ground quadriceps stretch exercise is an effortless and yet effective way to strengthen and relax your quadriceps muscles.  

All you have to do is lay down on your right side with your right arm extended upwards for balance. Then, slowly take your left arm and grab your left foot while bending your knees and slowly pull your foot towards your glutes. Stay in the position for 15 to 30 seconds, then switch on to your other side.  

Simple Hamstring Stretch  

The hamstring is towards the back of your thigh, and it is a part of the muscle group responsible for flexing or bending your knees. Performing stretching exercises for your hamstring will help improve your running and walking stride and alleviate your lower back pain. This comfortable and straightforward hamstring stretch will engage with those muscles to be no added stress.  

All you have to do is sit on the ground with your legs extended outwards and make sure your toes are appointed. Slowly start bending down words as far as possible, keep your knees straight. Hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds, and repeat it three times.  

Pec Stretch  

Pectoralis muscles present in our body are responsible for many shoulder moments. Like picking up something, flexion of arms, rotating your shoulders or bringing your arms to your side.    

Start by standing in front of a doorway and place your forearms on the inside of the door. Then slowly start cleaning upwards along with your chest, and you will feel a slight pull on the front of your shoulder blade. Hold this position for 30 to 45 seconds, and repeat it three times.