{"id":454433,"date":"2022-05-27T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/"},"modified":"2022-05-27T16:00:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T13:00:22","slug":"the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/","title":{"rendered":"#The 6 Most Effective Post-Workout Stretches \u2013 LifeSavvy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a368b1f041a8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/#%E2%80%9CThe_6_Most_Effective_Post-Workout_Stretches_%E2%80%93_LifeSavvy%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The 6 Most Effective Post-Workout Stretches \u2013 LifeSavvy&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/#Standing_Forward_Fold\" >Standing Forward Fold<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/#Downward-Facing_Dog\" >Downward-Facing Dog<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/#The_Runners_Lunge\" >The Runner\u2019s Lunge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/#Hip_Flexor_Stretch\" >Hip Flexor Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/#A_Shoulder_Stretch\" >A Shoulder Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-6-most-effective-post-workout-stretches-lifesavvy\/#Triceps_Stretch\" >Triceps Stretch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_6_Most_Effective_Post-Workout_Stretches_%E2%80%93_LifeSavvy%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The 6 Most Effective Post-Workout Stretches \u2013 LifeSavvy&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-130633\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/65d40a80.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/65d40a80.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/65d40a80.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A man doing a runner's lunch stretch outside. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/sportsman-hold-lunge-position-doing-stretch-2140870089\" data-credittext=\"Red Fox studio\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/sportsman-hold-lunge-position-doing-stretch-2140870089\">Red Fox studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After a good workout, there\u2019s nothing more beneficial than stretching. It\u2019s the best thing you can do for your hard-working muscles because it helps them stay flexible and strong. It can also increase your mobility and range of motion, and improve your recovery time.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/the-importance-of-stretching\">Experts agree<\/a> that you should stretch even if you don\u2019t work out on a regular basis. Of course, it\u2019s even more important if you\u2019re regularly putting some strain on those muscles. Here are some of the most effective stretches you can do after any workout.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standing_Forward_Fold\"><\/span>Standing Forward Fold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"g7Uhp5tphAs\" params=\"start=250\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/g7Uhp5tphAs\/hqdefault.jpg');\">\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<p>Any type of standing forward fold will be extremely effective after your workout as you\u2019re using gravity to naturally stretch your legs and back. Unlike a seated or lying forward fold, there is no sign of force or pulling sensations. You\u2019re literally \u201cletting go,\u201d and allowing gravity to do all the work for you.<\/p>\n<p>Start in a standing position and bend forward, letting your arms reach toward the floor. Whether you touch the floor or not isn\u2019t important. It\u2019s about just letting your muscles stretch naturally. If your hands can\u2019t touch the floor, you can rest them on your knees or simply let them dangle, as you relax your entire upper body over your legs.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your legs stretched out without locking them and allow for a slight bend in your knees. This will help you avoid overstraining the tendons behind your knees. Hold here for at least one minute, breathing fully and feeling the stretch in your hamstrings, calves, and lower back.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to exit the stretch, bend your knees and slowly roll back up to a standing position.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downward-Facing_Dog\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Downward-Facing Dog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F130070%2Fthe-six-most-effective-post-workout-stretches%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F0b98d006-e1653111263987.jpeg&amp;description=The+6+Most+Effective+Post-Workout+Stretches\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130072 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/0b98d006-e1653111263987.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman performing a downward facing dog pose on a rooftop.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"901\" data-credittext=\"Karla Tafra\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Karla Tafra<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This incredible yoga pose stretches out your entire back, as well as your legs. It\u2019s also accessible to anyone, from beginners to advanced fitness aficionados.<\/p>\n<p>Start in a plank position, with your hands under your shoulders and your legs active. Pike up your hips and push them diagonally backward, straightening your legs. You should feel your entire spine stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Send your shoulders away from your ears and feel your neck muscles relax as you push the ground away from you. Using your shoulders as leverage to stretch your back muscles even more.<\/p>\n<p>You can hold here or \u201ctake your dog for a walk\u201d by bending one leg, and then the other, and then alternate every few seconds. Hold your downward dog for at least one minute and take deep, long breaths you feel the stretch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GYM-PEOPLE-Pockets-Control-Leggings\/dp\/B07MNYCVPG\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41nOi3yKVJL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Runners_Lunge\"><\/span>The Runner\u2019s Lunge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F130070%2Fthe-six-most-effective-post-workout-stretches%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2F44c2dbad-e1653111337532.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Most+Effective+Post-Workout+Stretches\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130073\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/44c2dbad-e1653111337532.jpg\" alt=\"Woman performing a runner's lunge stretch on a rooftop on a sunny day.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"897\" data-credittext=\"Karla Tafra\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Karla Tafra<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether you just did some cardio, focused on squats, or played a game of tennis, it\u2019s important to stretch out those leg muscles. A runner\u2019s lunge is a highly efficient stretching exercise that tackles your hamstrings, calves, and hips. You can also get a deeper stretch with every breath.<\/p>\n<p>Start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees directly under your hips. Step one leg between your palms and stretch out the other behind you. You\u2019ll activate your quadriceps as you lift your knee off the floor.<\/p>\n<p>Using your palms and the ball of the foot behind you as leverage, push yourself off the ground and stretch deep. Maintain a straight spine and an open chest throughout as you hold the position for at least 30-60 seconds, and then switch legs.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll feel the hamstring stretch in your front leg and the quadriceps and calf in your back leg. Take deep breaths in and out, and try to focus on stretching each leg as far as you can.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hip_Flexor_Stretch\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Hip Flexor Stretch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"7bRaX6M2nr8\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/7bRaX6M2nr8\/hqdefault.jpg');\">\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<p>The hip flexors are the muscles at the very top of your quadriceps. They\u2019re responsible for the flexion of your legs, meaning they help you lift your legs. Due to our modern, more sedentary lifestyles, our hip flexors tend to tighten up more than they should. This can cause your back to overcompensate, resulting in lower-back pain.<\/p>\n<p>Most exercises\u2014especially those you do on leg day\u2014don\u2019t really work in their favor, either. In fact, those types of routines tend to stress out your hip flexors even more, without increasing their range of motion.<\/p>\n<p>This is why adding a hip flexor stretch after your workout can be so effective. It can improve both the blood circulation to these muscles, as well as their function.<\/p>\n<p>Start in a runner\u2019s lunge, dropping your back knee to the floor. Lift your torso and put your hands on your front knee. Take a big inhale, and as you exhale slowly, let your hips drop downward, pushing your front knee away from you.<\/p>\n<p>You should feel the stretch in your back hip flexor, as well as your quadriceps. The more you allow your hips to drop, the more intense the stretch will be. Hold for at least a minute, carefully lift your torso up to exit the pose, and then repeat with the other leg.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Original-Stretch-Strap-Exercise-OPTP\/dp\/B00065X222\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ZAs624C0L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Shoulder_Stretch\"><\/span>A Shoulder Stretch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F130070%2Fthe-six-most-effective-post-workout-stretches%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2Fa7a099e6-e1653111983840.jpg&amp;description=The+6+Most+Effective+Post-Workout+Stretches\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-130076 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/a7a099e6-e1653111983840.jpg\" alt=\"woman stretching her shoulders on a bench in the park\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-credittext=\"Karla Tafra\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Karla Tafra<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No matter what type of workout you just did, your shoulders were most definitely involved. Stretching them out will help relieve any tension in your neck, the space between your shoulder blades, and your entire upper back.<\/p>\n<p>Start in a standing or seated position, extend your arms in front of you, and then interlace your fingers. Take a big inhale, and then push your interlaced fingers away from you, stretching out your entire upper back.<\/p>\n<p>You can let your head drop toward your chest to increase the stretch in your neck or simply gaze ahead. Hold for one minute, and then let your shoulders completely relax as you drop your arms back down to your sides.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triceps_Stretch\"><\/span>Triceps Stretch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"SaZK9vlSmHI\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/SaZK9vlSmHI\/hqdefault.jpg');\">\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lty-playbtn\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"lyt-visually-hidden\">Play Video<\/span><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n<p>Another important upper-body muscle group we often forget to stretch is our triceps. This variation will also help open your chest and stretch the entire front area of your body.<\/p>\n<p>Start in a standing or seated position and lift one arm toward the ceiling. Bend your elbow and let your arm drop behind your head.<\/p>\n<p>Bend your other elbow and bring it down behind your back, as you try to grab the fingers of your other hand. If your hands don\u2019t touch, you can grab your shirt or use a towel instead, as demonstrated in the video above.<\/p>\n<p>Take a big inhale, and then, using the connection of your fingers or the force of grabbing your shirt, open your elbows and allow your chest to fully expand. Feel the stretch in your triceps and your entire chest as you exhale. Hold for at least 30-60 seconds.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been working out for any length of time, you\u2019ve heard how important it is to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/104093\/six-stretching-tips-for-beginners\/\">stretch those muscles\u00a0afterward. 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