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Lengthening

Lengthening

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Muscle Groups
  • Abs and Core
  • Back
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs
Purposes
  • Stretches the entire length on one side of body

Overview

Lengthening is a stretch to relax your body. Body lengthening is a great exercise following loading of the spine. For example, perform the lengthening exercise after a squat or deadlift workout.

Description

  • Lie on your stomach with your face down, and stretch both arms forward.
  • Place a small foam roller under one shin.
  • Slide the leg down over the roller and “lengthen” the same side of the body.
  • Repeat with the opposite side.

Mistakes

  • Bending side-way at the torso