When putting together a full-body stretching routine, aim to include at least one stretch for each major muscle group in your body in order to reap the most benefits.

Dynamic stretching could be considered your warm-up. Instead of slow movements and long holds, you perform moves like walking lunges and leg swings that get multiple muscles doing what they do best.

How to properly fix hip flexor tightness. Note: Stretches should be done in 2 to 3 second repetitions with 10 to 12 reps as a set. 1. Lie on your side with your knees bent at 90 degrees. 2. Place ...

The pigeon stretch is one of the best piriformis stretches. Here’s how to do the pigeon stretch: Start on your hands and knees in the tabletop pose. Bring your left leg forward and under your chest.

Two stretching experts reveal how to stretch the vastus lateralis, which happens to be the largest muscle within your all-important quadriceps. Photo: Getty Images/vgajic Published Jan 30, 2020 ...

"Stretching these muscles will help increase length, loosen the joints, and increase range of motion," says Evans. How to stretch hip flexors: Multiple stretches are known to target and benefit ...

Building muscle mass doesn’t begin and end with dumbbells and whey powder. Matt ‘Stretch’ Millar tells us how to take stretching to the next level, to prime your body for exercise and keep ...

Shoulder stretches can help relieve muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders. Neck stretches, shoulder roles, and various yoga poses may help reduce stiffness and increase ...

Your adductor muscles help maintain a strong hip, knee, core, and lower back. To keep these muscles loose and avoid cramps, include dynamic stretches as part of your warm-up routine and static ...