How Do You Stretch To Increase Flexibility?
When the stress of daily living piles up, one of the best ways to unwind and increase flexibility is gentle upper-body stretching. For anyone looking to start or enhance their stretching routine, here are some basic exercises that provide a good starting point that really help to increase flexibility. Start with shoulder roll stretches: Stand straight, feet wider than shoulder-width, knees gently bent. Raise your right shoulder towards your right ear, move it backwards, down and then up again to the ear in a smooth circle. When you get to a particularly tense area, hesitate the motion and relax into the tight spot. Breathe. Repeat with your other shoulder. Next do upper back stretches: Stand straight, feet wider than shoulder-width, knees gently bent. Interlock your fingers and push your hands as far away from the chest as possible, allowing your upper back to stretch out and totally relax. Think of making a half-circle with your upper back. Feel the stretch between your shoulder blade
