Advice for stretching after bending

The training that involves exercises like these, also provides a stretching to be performed after the push-ups. If you have no idea how to do this stretching after the push-ups, and you want some advice, you can find some ideas in these steps.

Spread your arms well

One of the first most suitable stretching exercises to perform after doing several reflections, is to stretch the arms well behind the nape. Then raise the right arm and bend it helping with the hands on the opposite side, so that the elbow can reach up behind the head. Hold this position for a few seconds and repeat it with the opposite arm.

Relax your wrists

Another recommended stretching exercise to do after doing a lot of tiring bending is to completely relax your wrists. Position your arms straight in front of your eyes and with a gentle, movement try to rotate both wrists. Only then will you be able to stop feeling the pressure on your wrists.

Stretch your shoulders

After doing a lot of pressure on the shoulders because of many push-ups, it is also necessary to stretch the shoulders that very often become sore and heavy after this exercise. Stand up and bring both arms behind your back. Put your hands together and stretch your arms backwards. This exercise will completely relax your shoulders.

Relax the neck

After the push-ups, it is also necessary to stretch the neck well and completely relax it. Stand up, turn your neck to the right and raise your left arm keeping it at a shoulder level. Repeat the exercise by turning the neck to the left and raising the arm to the right. It is a simple but very effective exercise, suitable to perform as a stretch after the push-ups.

Relax the ankles

To finish the last exercise is dedicated to stretching the ankles, essential after many push-ups. Stretch your legs forward after sitting in a chair. Keep your legs stretched forward and with light movements, twisted your ankles. This will help you to lighten the weight on your feet.