Upper Body Stretching Flow #3
Painful wrists or achy forearms? Give them a break, and stretch them out! Remember to put enough pressure to stretch the muscles, but not so much that it causes pain. A great routine to do every day!
Are you stretching properly?
Flexibility training should be performed after a proper warm-up to allow effective stretching to take place. NEVER STRETCH COLD. Ideally, flexibility fitness should be performed 5 to 7 days a week for all major joints. Stretch to the point of mild discomfort, but not pain. Hold static stretches for 20 to 30 seconds, making sure to take deep even breaths. Static stretching should be performed after the workout. Dynamic stretching is a better way to prepare your muscles for a higher intensity workout.
Need an idea for an effective dynamic warm-up?
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