Static stretching is when you hold a stretching position ... Gently pull your bent knee and thigh towards your chest. Perform this stretch on each leg. Lie down with your chest down on the floor.

and a chest opener position for half a minute. I found that there was a lot of stretch to be found in this static stillness. Most people naturally have a more dominant side. Whether you’re right ...

Here are some simple upper-body stretches that target the shoulders, hands, arms, chest and back. I've included both static ...

“Save static stretching for after a workout to enhance ... just below the knee Gently pull your left thigh in toward your chest Benefits: If your back is feeling stiff and tight from being ...

Extend left leg straight out on the floor. Gently lift right leg up toward the ceiling, then pull it back toward chest until there is a light stretch along the back of the leg. Start on all fours.

Mixing up your stretches with both dynamic and static moves is the best way to help ... “Not only does this open up the shoulders and chest, but it also activates the glutes and stretches ...

Whereas dynamic stretching involves moving parts of your body through their full range of motion, static stretching helps to lengthen your muscles and increase flexibility when held for more ...