Daily Full-Body Stretches: 9 Essential Moves

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Ear and Shoulder Tap

Seated position. Tip right ear to right shoulder, lift right shoulder toward ear 3 times. Lift head upright, relax shoulders. Tip left ear to left shoulder, lift left shoulder toward ear 3 times.

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Passive Shoulder Stretches

Stand, hands on wall at shoulder height. Pull in stomach, keep back straight. Walk feet back, make inverted "L" with arms near ears. Hold for 3 counts. Repeat 3 times. Walk feet back to start, lower arms.

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Wall Push Ups With Elbow By Ribs

Stand, bend knees, hands on thighs. Inhale, lower head and gaze to hands. Exhale, roll spine down, hands slide. Pause, pull stomach in. Reverse and roll up. Repeat twice.

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Finger Pull Push

Stand. Interlace fingers at chest height, palms facing you. Press fingers together for 3 counts. Release pressure, try to pull hands apart. Grasp fingers and hold for 3-5 counts.

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Roll Down

Stand facing wall, legs close together. Place hands on wall at shoulder height, palms flat, fingers up. Pull in stomach, keep back straight. Elbows touching sides, soft and pointing down.

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Figure 4 Stretch

Lie on back, knees bent. Cross right ankle over left knee. Grab behind left thigh, pull knee towards chest for hip stretch. Hold 20-30 seconds, lower leg. Repeat 2-3 times each side.

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IT Band Stretch

Lie on back, right leg in hamstring stretch with strap. Draw right leg diagonally across body to increase outer hip and thigh stretch. Hold 20-30 seconds, lower leg, release strap.

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Plantar Fascia Rollout

Stand/seated. Place ball under foot. Roll foot over ball longitudinally, then horizontally from base of heel towards toes. Repeat few minutes, switch sides.

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Child’s Pose

Hands and knees. Walk arms forward, palms on floor. Sit hips back towards heels, drop head and chest down. Extend arms. Use pillow under belly for less stretch. Hold 20-30 seconds.

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