Shoulder Blast #1(01 of30)
Open Image ModalWorks posture, shoulders and pecs; releases tension in shoulders and upper backStand with legs shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Round your back and tilt your pelvis forward, extending arms in front of you at shoulder height. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Shoulder Blast #2(02 of30)
Open Image ModalStraighten your legs as you extend your arms directly above your head and reach towards the ceiling. Do not sink into lower back. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Shoulder Blast #3(03 of30)
Open Image ModalRelease your grip, keeping your arms shoulder-width apart and palms facing inward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Shoulder Blast #4(04 of30)
Open Image ModalTurn your palms outwards and lower your arms while slightly leaning your weight forward and opening your chest.Repeat three times. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Side Lunge with Lever Stretch #1(05 of30)
Open Image ModalWorks to free your ribcage, as well as stretch and tone your waist and musclesStand with legs apart in a side lunge position and drop the left hip. Lift your arms above your head and go into a deeper lunge as you pull your left wrist with your right hand. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Side Lunge with Lever Stretch #2(06 of30)
Open Image ModalRelease your hands and reach arms further away — keeping them straight next to each ear. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Side Lunge with Lever Stretch #3(07 of30)
Open Image ModalKeeping abs tight and arms straight above your head, come up and out of your lunge.Repeat on the other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Spine Mobility Stretch #1(08 of30)
Open Image ModalStand with feet apart, knees bent slightly with more weight on the back leg. Round the spine inward, bend elbows and fold arms inward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Spine Mobility Stretch #2(09 of30)
Open Image ModalLean into a front lunge (bend right knee and straighten left leg while opening arms at shoulder-height and extending them back.Repeat on other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Long Adductor Stretch #1(10 of30)
Open Image ModalIncreases calf and shin mobilityWith feet wide apart, bend one knee while keeping the other leg straight. Hinge your body forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and sticking your bum out in the direction of the bent leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Long Adductor Stretch #2(11 of30)
Open Image ModalTo deepen the stretch, the foot of the straightened leg and rotate leg in the hip joint. Repeat with the other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Hip Stretch #1(12 of30)
Open Image ModalWorks posture, shoulders and pecsPlace left leg up on chair with knee bent and keeping the spine straight. Keep supporting leg (right) slightly bent and gently press down on the left leg to open in the hips. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Hip Stretch #2(13 of30)
Open Image ModalHolding the former position, tilt your pelvis forward while gently pressing down on the left leg to deepen stretch. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Hip Stretch #3(14 of30)
Open Image ModalRepeat step 2, while pushing bum outward (keeping one foot firmly on the floor), arching the back and shifting weight forward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Hip Stretch #4(15 of30)
Open Image ModalKeeping your legs in the same position, lean forward and push your bum out, keeping your back straight. Press down on left leg to deepen the hip stretch. Repeat with other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
IT Band And Hamstring Stretch #1(16 of30)
Open Image ModalPlace left leg up on chair, keeping your spine straight. Keep supporting leg (right) slightly bent and flex your foot to stretch hamstring and calf. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
IT Band And Hamstring Stretch #2(17 of30)
Open Image ModalRotate flexed foot internally to stretch the long adductor. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
IT Band And Hamstring Stretch #3(18 of30)
Open Image ModalRotate flexed foot externally, bending your supporting leg further to stretch the IT band. Repeat with other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Quad And Psoas #1(19 of30)
Open Image ModalTo get a deep stretch for freedom of movement in the hips; releases pain in the knees, relieves back pain; good for runners/postureGet into a wide front lunge as you place the left foot on the chair (knee bent). Keep the other leg extended with your foot on the floor. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Quad And Psoas #2(20 of30)
Open Image ModalHold the chair and let the right knee drop towards the floor, raising the right heel and bending the right leg (not all the way). Keep pulling up in your core and press the hips close to the chair to stretch the quad. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Quad And Psoas #3(21 of30)
Open Image ModalLock your hips in place and keep your pelvis tilted forward as your straighten your back knee and press your heel into the ground to get a deep stretch in psoas. Repeat with the other leg. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
IT Band Stretch #1(22 of30)
Open Image ModalPlace left leg up on chair keeping your spine straight. Keep supporting leg (right) slightly bent and flex your foot. Rotate your torso to the left (same side as leg on chair) and extend arm outwards at shoulder height. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
IT Band Stretch #2(23 of30)
Open Image ModalBend the supporting leg further as you reach your extended left arm towards the ground to deepen the hamstring stretch. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
IT Band Stretch #3(24 of30)
Open Image ModalSweep your left arm back up to shoulder height and reach over your left foot to deepen the hamstring and back stretch. Switch sides and repeat on the other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Hamstring And Long Adductor Stretch #1(25 of30)
Open Image ModalPlace left leg up on chair, keeping supporting leg slightly bent. With a rounded back, reach over the chair with both arms and gently pull forward to stretch hamstring. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Hamstring And Long Adductor Stretch #2(26 of30)
Open Image ModalReach away from the body with your left arm (same arm as leg on the chair) to deepen the stretch on the left side of the back and the hamstring. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Hamstring And Long Adductor Stretch #3(27 of30)
Open Image ModalRotate the supporting leg outwards, hinge at the waist and stick your bum out to stretch the long adductor. Switch sides and repeat on other side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Spine Stretch #1(28 of30)
Open Image ModalStand behind chair with arms extended and hands on the backrest. With feet apart and knees slightly bent, round your back, tilt your pelvis forward and drop head forward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Spine Stretch #2(29 of30)
Open Image ModalExtend both arms diagonally to the right side of the chair while shifting your hips to the left. Repeat on opposite side. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)
Spine Stretch #3(30 of30)
Open Image ModalStep away from chair with feet wide apart and knees bent. Holding on to the backrest of the chair, extend your arms and bend forward. (credit:Sahra Esmonde-White)