Uploaded on Nov 26, 2025
A clear guide covering essential stretches and warm-ups designed to improve flexibility, enhance mobility, and prepare the body for smooth, injury-free movement.
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Master Essential
Stretches &
Warm-Ups
Your complete guide to safe, effective
stretching techniques that enhance
flexibility, prevent injury, and boost
performance.
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Why Proper Warm-Ups Matter
Injury Prevention Enhanced Performance
Warming up Activated muscles
increases blood perform better,
flow to muscles, improving strength,
reducing strain speed, and endurance
and preventing throughout your workout.
tears during
exercise.
Greater Flexibility
Gradual stretching increases range of
motion, helping you move more freely
and comfortably.
Wall Push-Ups:
Perfect for Beginners
How to Perform Wall Push-Ups
1.Stand arm's length from a wall with feet hip
-width apart
2.Place palms flat against the wall at shoulder
height
3.Lean forward, bending elbows to lower chest
toward wall
4.Push back to starting position, keeping core
engaged
5.Repeat 10-15 times for 2-3 sets
Wall Push-Up Benefits
1 2
Upper Body Strength Core Stability
Builds chest, shoulder, and Engages abdominal muscles
tricep muscles with lower to maintain proper
impact than traditional alignment throughout the
push-ups. movement.
3 4
Shoulder Safety Progression Ready
Reduces stress on joints Perfect foundation for
while still providing advancing to more
effective resistance training challenging push-up
benefits. variations over time.
Kneeling Quadriceps Stretch
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Kneel on a soft surface with one knee
down, the other foot planted forward at
90 degrees
02
Keep your torso upright and engage your core to protect
your lower back
03
Gently shift your hips forward until you
feel a stretch in the front of your back
thigh
04
Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply, then switch
sides and repeat
Kneeling Quad Stretch Benefits
Improved Flexibility
Lengthens tight quadriceps muscles from sitting or intense leg
workouts, enhancing overall mobility.
Better Athletic Performance
Flexible quads allow for longer strides and more powerful
movements in running and jumping.
Reduced Lower Back Pain
Releasing quad tension alleviates pulling on the pelvis, promoting
proper spinal alignment.
Pigeon Pose: Deep Hip
Opener
Proper Form Guide
• Start in downward dog or tabletop position
• Bring right knee forward behind right wrist
• Extend left leg straight back, untucking toes
• Square hips toward the front of your mat
• Fold forward over front leg if comfortable
• Hold 1-3 minutes, then switch sides
Common Stretching Mistakes to Avoid
Bouncing While Stretching Holding Your Breath
This can cause muscle tears. Breathing is essential for
Instead, hold stretches steadily releasing tension. Inhale deeply
and breathe through any and exhale slowly throughout
discomfort. each stretch.
Pushing Too Hard Skipping the Warm-Up
Stretching should feel Stretching cold muscles
challenging but never painful. increases injury risk. Walk or do
Stop immediately if you feel light cardio for 5-10 minutes
sharp or shooting pain. first.
Build Your Stretching Routine
Consistency
Stretch 3-5 times weekly for best results
Duration
Hold each stretch 20-30 seconds minimum
Progression
Gradually increase intensity as flexibility improves
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