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
