My ASICS Exercises: Shoulder & Lower Back Stretch Lying Down

Learn how to do this stretch correctly, click for more details:

What are you stretching and why?
Tightness and inflexibility in the lower back can contribute to hip related running injuries. This stretch focuses on opening up your entire back region from your shoulders down to your pelvis.

How to do this stretch?
Lie down on your back with your legs extended. Raise one leg and cross it over your other leg (keeping both legs extended) until your foot touches the floor. Rotate your lower back, but make sure you keep your shoulders on the floor. Hold for at least 30 seconds, and repeat with your other leg.

You can also do this stretch standing up: Shoulder & Lower Back Stretch Standing.

Tips on effective stretching:
1. Relax
2. Be sure to maintain each stretch for at least 30 seconds
3. Breath normally why stretching
4. Perform the stretch inside your own range of motion- you should not feel pain.
5. Areas that feel particularly tight, should be stretched at regular intervals such as once day, for example, after a shower.

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