Advanced Leg Stretches

Keep the upper body upright and tall and make sure to engage the quads and hip flexors on the elevated leg to initiate the movement.

Advanced leg stretches. Yoga is a fantastic way to clear your heart and mind while providing some other excellent benefits. Lean forward as far as you can until you feel a stretch in your buttock. From the adductor stretch position bring your leg across the body keeping it in line with the hip.

The weight should be primarily on the back leg using the front leg as support. Stand in front of a chair keeping both legs straight and place your left foot on the chair. Press your left heel down towards the ground while you shift your weight forward.

These advanced stretches are desirable when your activity level increases and are especially helpful if you run or participate in recreational or competitive sports. Hold for 30 seconds and 3 repetitions per side. The Y-Balance exercise is a dynamic single leg exercise that works on balance proprioception and strength.

Spread your fingers wide with the middle fingers pointing forward. Bend forward from the waist reaching your hands toward your toes. A full bridge is only for more advanced stretchers.

Resist into the strap for three seconds and passively stretch for ten. Repeat for desired reps. Feel a stretch down your hamstring.

If youre active try placing your heel on something about waist high. Bend your left knee placing the sole of your foot next to your inner right thigh. Hold for up to 30 seconds then switch sides.