Thigh Stretch Warm Up

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Thigh Stretch - Upper Legs or Quadriceps Warm Up This is a popular stretch for the thighs / quadriceps muscles of the upper legs. It also helps loosen up the knee joint increasing its range of motion. In fact this stretch is often used to help people with knee problems. The Quadriceps muscles are used heavily during weight-bearing exercise so the thigh stretch should be performed before any walking or jogging exercise to lose weight.              How to do the Thigh Quadriceps Stretch* Stand near a wall or secure structure for support while performing this stretch. Stable yourself with the right hand while lifting the right foot behind your back. Using the left hand reach and grab the right foot, hold the foot firmly. Stand straight with the thighs pointing down to the floor, and gently push the foot further towards the lower back until you feel the slight stretch in the quadriceps or thigh muscles of the upper right leg. Hold the stretch for 20 - 30 seconds. Swap to the opposite side and repeat the thigh stretch for the left leg. If you struggle with this stretch then just try to hold the foot behind the back and don't push any further. This should be a fairly easy stretch but if it hurts at all stop doing it!   * Remember it's much safer to under stretch than to overstretch. Always remain within the comfortable stretch zone. Never go to the point where you cannot possibly stretch any more as this could do more harm than good! If you feel any pain or discomfort at any stage of the stretch then stop the stretch immediately! Never force a stretch even if you are attempting to increase flexibility.   The cool down period after training is just as important as the warm up How to warm up thoroughly before any exercise to lose weight Hamstring stretch to lower injury when running Stretching the Chest & upper body for exercise Warming up the ankle joint ready for running Lower back stretch to limber up the spine Calf muscle stretch to warm up lower legs Cobra stretch for the stomach muscles Shoulder and Triceps stretch in one Stretching around the groin area Stretching the shoulder muscles The upper back lat stretch A stretch for the hip joint Stretch for the butt muscle The neck stretch

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