If many men do not stretch their bodies after exercising, their muscles will remain in a state of tension, which is also detrimental to their health. Therefore, most people will stretch their bodies after exercise or more strenuous activities. Regarding boys stretching their legs, we have the following three methods, so let’s do it together Find out!
1. Pigeon pose
This action requires everyone to prepare a yoga mat first, because we have to perform this stretch on the yoga mat. As the name suggests, we can see that this stretching exercise is actually performed in a pigeon-like posture. First, we lie down on the mat, and then support the upper body of the body upright with both hands. Next, bend one of our two legs to assume a kneeling position. But the other one is still upright, and then we can push the body down. In the process, the legs will be stretched. This exercise is very useful if done after strenuous leg exercise.
2. Calf stretching
Calf stretching is a stretching exercise specially developed for the calves. It is basically a stretch that everyone does after running, or after exercising with developed calves. Everyone must have done seated forward bends! In fact, this action is very similar to the sitting forward bending posture. If the calves are not relaxed, the calves will look particularly thick and there will be edema on the legs. Therefore, we need this action to relieve ourselves. First, make a forward bending posture, and then put the sole of one leg on the side of the knee of the other leg. At this time, the leg muscles still need to Keep your legs straight, don't bend your legs.Try to let the fingertips of your fingers hook the toes. If your legs are tight, your calves will feel stretched. Just keep it for about 20 seconds.
3. Thigh stretching
With the posture of relaxing the calves, we naturally have to talk about how to relax the thighs. To relax, the thighs also need specific targeted exercises. This action does not require you to lie down or sit. You can stand upright, put one hand on your waist, and use the other hand to hook the leg on the corresponding side. In other words, lift the leg on this side. Lift the legs, then hook the hands with the insteps and fix them behind the body. You can switch hands for this, do it on both sides, and hold each side for about 20 seconds.
In fact, it is not just men who can do the above three stretching exercises. Most girls can also choose these three exercises to relax their legs after exercise.