9 STRETCHES FOR LEAN LEGS – GET SEXY LEGS WITH STRETCHING

Stretch #1: Downward Dog

This pose is so good to start with, especially for stretching out those hamstring and calf muscles.

It really opens up those back leg muscles starting from the lower back, all the way down to the feet.

You can try transferring the weight from one feet to another, banding the other knee and really try to achieve that deep stretch.

If you feel flexible enough, you can try extending one of the legs up, before heading on to the next pose.

Stretch #2: Low Lunge

From downward dog, head on to the next stretch, the lower lunge.

You just need to step your right foot forward between your hands, placing the right knee over the heel.

Touch your left knee to the floor keeping the right knee fixed in place.

You can do this keeping your palms on the floor, or if you feel flexible enough you can try lowering down to your elbows.

Either way, keep it in the pose for at least 10 breaths.

Stretch #3: Low Lunge Quad Stretch

Next we have the deep lunge again, but this time, your chest should be up instead of facing down.

Your whole torso should be facing front, your front knee on top of your foot and your back knee kissing the floor.

Now this is a bit tricky, especially when it comes to both flexibility and balance:

With your hand(s) reach out your back foot that’s lying on the floor, grab it and pull it as closer to your body as possible.

This works so good on the quads, dragging them into a deep stretch.

I usually feel discomfort in the back knee, so before starting the pose I make sure to add an extra yoga mat or blanket.

Also, watch out for cramp in the back hamstring, that always happens to me.

Stay in this stretch for 10 deep breaths.


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