Stretching Day 08 – Habit Nest
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    Stretching Transformation Journal

    Day 08

    Dynamic Warm Up

    Roundhouse Kick to Squat

    1. Get into squat position.

    2. Stand straight up. As you do, shift your body to the right, raise your left foot, and kick out to the left.

    3. As you’re bringing your leg back to the floor, enter into the original squat position.

    4: Alternate leg kicks with squats in between for the desired number of repetitions.

    Upper Body

    1. Side Neck Stretch w/ Upside Down Palm on Wall

    1. Stand an arm's length away from the wall and place your right hand on the wall, arm straight with your fingertips facing towards the ground.

    2. Standing straight up, bend your neck to the left trying to touch your left shoulder with your left ear.

    3. Repeat on the other side.

    2. Up & Down Neck Tilt

    1. Start by sitting or standing with your spine straight and your head facing forward.

    2. Gently lower your chin towards your chest, feeling a stretch in the back of your neck.

    3. Slowly lift your head back up to the starting position.

    3. Cross Arm Shoulder Stretch

    1. Start by standing up straight with your feet hip-width apart. Bring your right arm across your chest, bending it at the elbow, and place your left hand on your right elbow.

    2. Gently pull your right arm towards your left shoulder while keeping your shoulder blades down and relaxed. Hold the stretch, feeling a gentle stretch in your right shoulder.

    3. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side, bringing your left arm across your chest and holding for the same amount of time.

    4. Reverse Prayer

    1. Begin by standing up comfortably with your arms by your side.

    2. Reach your arms behind your back and clasp your hands together, fingers pointing downwards. If you can't clasp your hands together, you can use a towel or strap to hold onto.

    3. Slowly lift your hands upwards towards your shoulder blades, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Shoulders remain down and relaxed.

    4. Release the stretch and repeat as desired.

    5. Wall Lat Stretch

    1. Stand facing a wall with your arms extended straight in front of you at shoulder height.

    2. Place your palms flat against the wall with your fingers pointing up

    3. Slowly lean your body forward while keeping your arms straight and your palms on the wall. You should feel a stretch in your lats.

    6. Behind the Back Tricep Extension

    1. Lift your right arm straight up above your body and then bend at the elbow to lower your right hand behind your back, bringing your palm down as far down your back as you can.

    2. Grab your right elbow with your left hand and gently pull it to the left until you feel a comfortable stretch.

    3. Relax, and then perform the same stretch on the left tricep.

    Lower Body

    1. Seated Forward Fold Hamstring Stretch

    1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you and your toes pointing upwards.

    2. Slowly hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight, and reach for your toes. If you can't reach your toes, you can place your hands on your shins or ankles instead.

    2. Lying Hip Extension

    1. Lay on the floor on your back with your arms outstretched into a ‘Y’ shape above your head. Arms should be resting comfortably on the floor. Feet flat on the floor with legs shoulder-width apart.

    2. Lift your right leg and cross it over your left knee so that your right leg is resting, open, on your left leg.

    3. Without moving your torso, bend your left leg down towards the ground until the whole left side of your left leg is resting on the ground.

    4. Open your right hip by pulling your right leg towards the ground.

    5. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch with the other leg.

    3. Pigeon Stretch

    1. Start by getting into a tabletop position on your hands and knees.

    2. Bring your right knee forward and place it behind your wrist while shifting the leg so that your right ankle is in front of your left hip or left elbow.

    3. Straighten your left leg behind you, making sure your left knee is straight and your toes are pointed out behind you.

    4. Keeping your hips square, lower your torso towards the ground until you feel the maximum possible stretch that feels comfortable for you.

    5. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch with the other leg.

    4. Downward Dog

    1. Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Spread your fingers wide and press them firmly into the ground.

    2. Lift your knees off the floor while keeping them slightly bent. Gently straighten your arms and legs, forming an inverted V-shape with your body.

    3. Lengthen your spine, keeping your neck relaxed and your gaze toward your navel.

    5. Kneeling Quad Stretch

    1. Begin by kneeling on a mat with your knees hip-width apart and your toes pointing behind you. Keep your spine straight and engage your core.

    2. Take your right foot and bring it forward so that your knee is directly above your ankle. Your left leg should remain bent behind you with your left toes resting on the mat. Keep your right knee and ankle aligned.

    3. Slowly lean forward, pushing your hips toward the mat, until you feel a stretch in the front of your left thigh.

    4. Hold for the designated amount of time before switching sides.

    6. Runner's Lunge

    1. Start in a high plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet together.

    2. Step your right foot forward between your hands, keeping your right knee directly above your ankle.

    3. Lower your left knee to the ground and slide it back until you feel a stretch in your left hip flexor.

    4. Hold for the designated amount of time before performing the stretch with the other leg.

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