Stretching can help improve flexibility
We are not all equal when it comes to flexibility: some are able to do the splits without flinching, others barely manage to touch their feet. The factors of flexibility are varied: genetic heritage , sex (clear advantage to women), age… Being stiff as the law is not inevitable!
Upper Body Stretches
EXERCISE 1 : ROUND BACK / HOLLOW BACK
Targeted muscles : lats.
Execution of the exercise : place yourself in a position on all fours: hands below the shoulders (width of your shoulders) and knees below the hips (width of your pelvis). Make sure your back is flat.
Breathing : Inhale and round your back. Exhale and arch your back. Feel the mobilization of each of your vertebrae.
Repetitions : 5 times alternating round back / hollow back.
EXERCISE 2 : EXTENSION OF THE BUST (FLAT BELLY ON THE FLOOR)
Targeted muscles : stretching of the abdominals and relaxation of the back.
Execution of the exercise : lying on your stomach, hands on each side of your chest, push back on the ground to lift your chest. Lower your shoulders well, look straight ahead. Do not squeeze the buttocks. If you feel a pinching in the lower back, raise your thighs a little more.
Breathing : exhale on the ascent.
Repetitions : 5 times, each time staying 30 seconds in the position.
EXERCISE 3 : CHILD’S POSE
Targeted muscles : elongation and relaxation of the back.
Execution of the exercise : place your buttocks on your heels and extend your arms as far as possible in front of you. Keep your hands flat on the floor with your fingers pointing forward.
Breathing : inhale then exhale, trying to extend your arms more for maximum elongation of your spine.
Repetitions : hold the position for 3 x 30 seconds.
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