Leg stretching exercises improve posture, blood flow, flexibility and range of motion, preventing cramps and preventing the onset of muscle and joint pain.
These leg stretching exercises can be done every day, especially before and after a physical exercise, such as running, walking or soccer, for example.
1. Thigh muscles
With your back straight and your legs together, bend one of your legs backwards holding your foot for 1 minute, as shown in the image. Repeat with the other leg. If necessary, lean against a wall, for example.
2. Muscles behind the thigh
With your legs slightly open, bend your body forward, trying to touch your feet with your fingertips, as shown in the image. Hold for 1 minute.
3. Calf
Stretch one leg, keeping only the heel on the floor and try to touch that foot with your hands, as shown in the image. Hold the position for 1 minute and repeat with the other leg.
4. Outside of the thigh
Sit on the floor with your legs straight and keep your back straight. Then fold one of the legs and cross over the other legs as shown in the image. apply light pressure with one hand on the knee, pushing to the opposite side of the leg that is bent. Hold the position for 30 seconds to 1 minute and then repeat with the other leg.
5. Inner thigh
Crouch with your legs together and then stretch one leg to the side, as shown in the image. Keeping your back straight, stay in this position for 30 seconds to 1 minutes and then do the same stretch for the other leg.
Leg stretching exercises can also be an option after a long day at work because they help to increase well-being.
If you want to improve your well-being, enjoy and do all the stretches presented in the following video and feel better and more relaxed:
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