Stretching Day 16 – Habit Nest
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    Stretching Transformation Journal

    Day 16

    Dynamic Warm Up

    Push-Up

    1. Start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.

    2. Lower your body down towards the ground by bending your elbows and keeping your core engaged. Keep your body in a straight line.

    3. Push your body back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.

    4. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

    Upper Body

    1. Seated Forward Curl

    1. Sit on the ground with your legs straight out in front of you.

    2. Slowly lower your torso towards your legs, reaching for your toes or as far down your legs as you can comfortably go.

    2. Leaning Long Arm Shoulder Stretch

    1. Choose an object you can hold in front of you that is high enough for you to grab with your hands, and sturdy enough that it won’t fall when you fold your body over (think: table or chair). Ideally, it should be somewhere in between belly and chest-height.

    2. Stand in front of the object and grab it with your hands.

    3. Take a few steps back to give yourself space, and shift your body weight forward, bending at the waist to create a stretch in the chest and shoulder muscles.

    4. Elongate the arms and spine as much as possible while trying to open the chest and shoulder muscles by pushing your torso towards the ground.

    3. Behind the Back Elbow to Elbow Grip

    1. Press your shoulders back to open up your chest by squeezing your shoulder blades together and broadening the chest.

    2. Bring your arms behind your back and grab your wrists with both hands behind your back.

    3. If you can, extend the stretch and grab both forearms or elbows.

    4. Standing Oblique Stretch

    1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms at your sides.

    2. Reach your right arm up and over your head, bending your torso to the left side. Keep your hips facing forward and your feet grounded.

    3. Hold the stretch, feeling a stretch along the right side of your torso.

    4. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side, reaching your left arm up and over your head while bending your torso to the right.

    5. Locust Pose

    1. Lie on your stomach with your arms at your sides, palms facing up, and your forehead resting on the mat.

    2. As you inhale, engage your back muscles and lift your head, chest, arms, and legs off the mat.

    3. Keep your gaze down towards the mat and ensure that your neck is in a neutral position. Your shoulder blades should be pulled towards each other and down towards your hips.

    4. Hold the pose for a few breaths, then release and return to the starting position.

    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. Pry Squat

    1. Start by standing with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, with your toes pointing slightly outwards.

    2. Lower yourself down into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your chest lifted. As you squat, use your elbows to push your knees outwards, stretching your inner thighs.

    2. Happy Baby Pose

    1. Lie on your back on a comfortable surface, such as a yoga mat. Bend your knees and bring them up toward your chest.

    2. Grab the outsides of your feet with your hands. Your knees should be wide apart and your feet should be flexed so that the soles of your feet are facing the ceiling.

    3. Gently pull your feet down and toward your armpits while pushing your knees down and away from your body. You should feel a stretch in your hips and lower back.

    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. 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.

    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. Lateral Squat w/ Toe Raise

    1. Stand straight up with your feet very widely apart (double shoulder-width).

    2. Shift your weight to your right leg, bend your right knee, and push your hips back as if you’re going to sit down. This results in a slight squat towards your right leg.

    3. Twist your left foot so that only your heel is on the ground and your toes are pointing straight up towards the ceiling.

    4. Turn your body so that you’re facing your left leg.

    5. Drop as low as possible towards your right foot while keeping your left leg straight with toes pointed to the ceiling. Find your balance in this position and place your hands on the floor as needed to stabilize.

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