Workout #7

Complete these 3 full-body stretches to close out the mobility challenge strong!

Side Bend Stretch

• Kneel on the floor with your legs together, back straight, and core tight.
• Extend your left leg out to the side. Keep it perpendicular to your body (not in front or behind you).
• Extend your right arm overhead, rest your left arm on your left leg, and gently bend your torso and right arm to the left side.
• Keep your hips facing forward.
• Hold this stretch for 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
• Repeat on the other side.

Pretzel Stretch

• Lie on your left side with your head resting on your arm.
• Bend your right knee and hip up toward your chest as far as you can, and let it drop to the floor.
• Bend your left knee and grab your left foot (use a strap if you can’t reach it) with your right hand.
• Make sure your leg and torso remain in a straight line as you gently bring your top shoulder blade toward the floor.
• For more of a spinal twist, turn your head to look over your right shoulder.

Sphinx Pose

• Lie on your stomach with your legs straight out behind you.
• Place your elbows under your shoulders and your forearms on the floor as you lift your chest up off the floor.
• Press your hips and thighs into the floor, and think about lengthening your spine while keeping your shoulders relaxed.
• Sit up just enough to feel a nice stretch in your lower back. Don’t hyperextend, and stop immediately if you start to feel any discomfort or pain.

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