Flexibility Exercises

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Activities that lengthen and stretch muscles can help you prevent injuries, back pain, and balance problems.
A well-stretched muscle more easily achieves its full range of motion. This improves athletic performance — imagine an easier, less restricted golf swing or tennis serve — and functional abilities, such as reaching, bending, or stooping during daily tasks. Stretching can also be a great way to get you moving in the morning or a way to relax after a long day. Activities such as yoga combine stretching and relaxation and also improve balance, a wonderful combination.
Check out these upper and lower body exercises

Upper Body Flexibility Exercises

Stretch #1 Shoulder & ChestThis can be performed kneeling or standing. Clasp hands behind back and straighten arms. Raise hands as high as possible and bend forward from the waist and hold. Image result for flexibility exercises for shoulder and chest

Stretch #2 Arm Across ChestPlace one arm straight across chest. place hand on elbow and pull arm towards chest and hold. Repeat with other arm.
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Stretch #3 Triceps Stretch: Place one hand behind back with elbow in air. Place other hand on elbow and gently pull towards head. Hold and repeat with other arm.
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Lower Body Flexibility Exercises

Stretch #4 Glute StretchSitting on floor with right leg bent, place right foot over left leg. Place left arm over right leg so elbow can be used to push right knee. Hold and repeat for other side.
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Stretch #5 Adductor StretchStand with feet as wide apart as is comfortable. Shift weight to one side as knee bends. Reach towards extended foot and hold. Repeat for other side.
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Stretch #6 Single Leg HamstringPlace leg out straight and bend the other so your foot is flat into your thigh. Bend forward from the waist keeping your back flat. Hold and repeat with the other leg.
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Stretch #7 Standing QuadricepsStanding on one leg grab the bottom of one leg (just above ankle). Pull heel into buttocks and push the hips out. Your thigh should be perpendicular to the ground. Hold and repeat with the other leg.
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Stretch #8 Standing CalfPlace feet in front of each other about 18 inches apart. Keep back leg straight and heel on the floor. Push against a wall to increase the stretch. Hold and repeat with other leg.
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