Hip Flexor Stretches: The hip flexors are very important to stretch because most adults experience tightness in this area causing instability in the hips. Both stretches pictured here are the same stretch, but for the one using the bench you won’t have to get on your knees. This can be beneficial for an individual who [...]
X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for September, 2010
Hip Flexors – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on September 20th, 2010Abductor Stretch – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on September 17th, 2010Adductor Stretches – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on September 15th, 2010Adductor Stretches: For the Adductors we will use the Standing Adductor Stretch. This stretch is performed by standing in a straddle stance with feet wider than shoulder width. Keep your toes pointed straight ahead and lean to one side while keeping the other leg straight to stretch the adductor complex. As a progression you can [...]
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By Carol Nave on September 14th, 2010Achilles and Soleus -Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on September 13th, 2010Achilles & Soleus Stretch: This next stretch pictured is called the Leaning Heel Back Achilles Stretch. This stretch is performed in the same manner as the Leaning Heel Back Calf Stretch except that there is a bend in the back leg, emphasizing a stretch in the Achilles complex and Soleus. The Tibialis Posterior, soleus, peroneus [...]
