WORKOUT:
OVERVIEW:
Give your body a reward after your run as you stretch your way into a faster recovery. Maintaining our running performance is important, equally so should be how we finish our workout. A post workout stretch, especially one that is focused on hip flexors, hamstrings, and quads, is the optimal time to add some length to these tight muscles.
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Workout Length |
10 Minutes |
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Workout Level |
All Levels |
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Workout Details:
- Leg Cross with Wrist Pull: Cross one leg over the other while pulling your wrist to the side for a gentle full-body stretch.
- Alternating Hip Flexor Stretch to Stand: Move into a deep hip flexor stretch from a kneeling position, alternating sides to loosen up your hips.
- Alternating Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch: Kneel and stretch each hip flexor to release tightness after running.
- Quadruped Position: Arm Weaves: Thread one arm under the other from a tabletop position to stretch your shoulders and upper back.
- Adductor Rocks: Kneel and extend one leg to the side, rocking your hips to stretch the inner thighs.
- Figure Four: Lie down, cross one ankle over the opposite knee, and pull your legs toward your chest to stretch your hips and glutes.
- Bretzel: Lie on your side, rotating your torso to stretch your spine, hips, and shoulders.
- Windshield Wipers: Lie on your back and drop your knees side to side to release tension in your lower back and hips.
