The expert encourages people to take advantage of the time spent watching their favorite films to try some stretches, which can help to improve flexibility and reduce the risk of back pain.
To perform the stretches, sit on the edge of your couch with your right leg extended and your right heel touching the floor, while your right toes point towards the ceiling.
Plant your left foot on the ground underneath your left knee and push your hips back, keeping your back straight as you reach your right hand towards your right toes. Hold this position for 15 seconds and then repeat on the other side.
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Better yet, they take less than five minutes and the only equipment required is (you guessed it) a couch.
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I added these hip stretches to my strength training sessions and noticed a huge difference after just 10 days | …
Elethia Gay is a NASM-qualified trainer and yoga teacher. She is the founder of the Roots to Wellness program, a virtual training platform for women, and the non-profit Hiking for Hope group.
I tried doing these stretches for 10 days after every lifting session (two-three times a week) and here’s what I noticed:
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Good news: Targeting your spine-supporting muscles “can help decrease pain associated with large breasts, repetitive lifting, or prolonged periods spent sitting or even with shoulders retracted while accomplishing a DIY protective hairstyle, like braids,” Abrams says.
Instructions: Choose five moves below and perform the suggested number of reps for each, then continue immediately to the next; at the end, rest for up to two minutes. That’s one set. Repeat the entire routine once or twice more.
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