Wall Angels Stretch: Benefits, Muscles & Proper Form
The Wall Angels stretch is one of my favorite posture and shoulder-mobility drills because it combines a chest-opening stretch with active control of the shoulder blades. Using the…
Sphinx Pose Stretch: Benefits, Muscles & Proper Form
The Sphinx Pose stretch is one of my favorite gentle ways to open the front of the body and practice controlled spinal extension without pushing into a deep…
Side-Lying Quad Stretch: Benefits, Muscles & Proper Form
The side-lying quad stretch is one of my favorite ways to lengthen the front of the thigh without having to balance on one leg. The floor supports my…
Reclined Spinal Twist: Benefits, Muscles & Proper Form
The reclined spinal twist is one of my go-to stretches for gently rotating the spine, opening the chest, and easing the stiff feeling that can build up around…
Piriformis Stretch: Benefits, Muscles & How to Do It
The piriformis stretch is one of my go-to movements for loosening the deep glute area and improving comfortable hip rotation. The piriformis is a small muscle beneath the…
Open Book Stretch: Benefits, Muscles & How to Do It
The open book stretch is a simple floor exercise I use to improve upper-back rotation, open the chest, and reduce the stiff feeling that can build up after…
Nerve Flossing Stretch: Benefits, How to Do It & Safety
The nerve flossing stretch is a gentle, rhythmic movement designed to help a nerve glide through the tissues around it. I treat it differently from a normal muscle…
Modified Hurdler Stretch: Benefits, Muscles & Proper Form
The modified hurdler stretch is one of my favorite seated stretches for loosening the hamstrings, calves, hips, and lower back without forcing the bent knee into an awkward…
Jefferson Curl Stretch: Benefits, Muscles & How to Do It
The Jefferson curl stretch is a slow, controlled spinal-flexion exercise that trains you to round your back one segment at a time while lengthening the muscles along the…
Incline Chest Stretch: Benefits, Muscles Worked & How to Do It
The incline chest stretch is a supported, beginner-friendly way to open the chest and the front of the shoulders. By resting your back against an incline bench and…