How To Stretch Your Wrists
This stretch is excellent for musicians and those who plug away at their computers on a regular basis—it will keep your wrists from getting stiff.
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How To Stretch Your Hamstrings 2
No, honey glazing or smoke curing won't help your hamstrings. But regular stretching can make them choice cuts of meat.
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How To Stretch Your Triceps
Whatever you want your arms to do, stretching your triceps will help prepare them for it—whether you're after muscles to rival the Incredible Hulk or just want to avoid embarrassing injuries bench-pressing the bar.
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How To Stretch Your Entire Abdomen With a Stability Ball
When an Italian inventor started producing large toy balls made of vinyl in 1963, great abs may have not been on his mind. But once you've tried this effective and gentle tool, they'll be on yours.
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How To Stretch Your Quadriceps
We all need somebody—or something—to lean on. And for this classic quad stretch, a wall, a lamppost, a tree, or, yes, even a stationary friend will do.
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How To Stretch Your Calves
Language specialists say the calf muscle may have gotten its name because its shape resembles a young bull. Minus the horns, we assume.
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How To Stretch the Muscles Of the Ankle Area
Are you a sprinter? A jogger? A walker? Someone who ambles from the couch to the car? Whatever your speed, stretching your ankles will help get you from point A to B.
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How To Stretch Your Shoulder Area
Do your shoulders feel tense after sitting at the computer for long periods? Take a cue from dogs and cats, who stretch their shoulders all the time—have you ever heard one complain about a long day at the office?
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How To Stretch For Back Pain: Lower Body Russian Twist
Ninety percent of all adults in the U.S. experience back pain sooner or later. Regular stretching can better your chances—or at least push sooner off until later.
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How To Stretch Your Hamstrings 1
The hamstrings are responsible for propelling legs forward, pulling them back, and flexing knees. And what do they get in return? Often painful pulls and tears. Doesn't seem fair, does it?
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How To Stretch Your Forearm
It takes a lot more than spinach to get those forearms into great shape—this gentle stretch will set you on the right track.
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How To Stretch Your Groin
Sometimes called the frog, this groin stretch can prevent injuries from athletic leaping and bounding. Or hip-hopping, if that's your thing.
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How To Stretch Your Neck
Where would you be without your neck? For one, you wouldn't be able to turn your head to see, hear, smell, or talk in the direction of your choice. And you'd be a lot shorter. So be good to your neck—give it a stretch.
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How To Stretch For Back Pain 3: Upper Back Spine Roller
If you work at a desk all day, you probably have poor posture... and if you have poor posture, you probably have upper back pain. This stretch can work out the kinks—just don't hold back.
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How To Stretch For Back Pain 2: Cat Cow Stretch
Picture a cow in a pasture or a sleeping cat—could their lives be any more relaxed? Since stress aggravates back pain, take a cue from these animals and practice this relaxing yoga-inspired stretch.
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