Stretching itself is a very good health exercise, which can help smooth the flow of lymph glands throughout our body. At the same time, it can also relax the joints well, improve the flexibility of our body, and relax the muscles better. , reduce the damage caused by exercise and reduce fatigue. Therefore, after we finish high-intensity anaerobic training for legs, it is best to do some stretching exercises to relax tense muscles and joints. Today, let’s take a look at some leg stretching exercises.

Exercise 1: Stretching the inner thighs

After strenuous exercise, stretching is indispensable In fact, we can also stretch the leg muscles to relax the body more. The method of stretching the inner thighs is relatively simple. First, we need to squat down with the distance between the feet about twice as wide as the shoulders. Then, try to fully straighten the leg on one side, with the inner thigh facing the ground. Pay attention to keeping the back straight. , you can lean forward slightly, touch the ground with your hands, feel the stretch on the inner thigh, and then practice on the other side.

Exercise 2: Stretching the back of the left and right legs

If you want to stretch your legs, in addition to parallel movements, you can also do some front and back stretching. First, we need to kneel and sit on the training mat, then stretch the right leg backward, with the instep of the foot touching the ground, and the outside of the left leg completely fitting the ground, until the right leg can no longer stretch and there is a feeling of pulling in the left hip. Perform the exercise on the other side and repeat several times. It should be noted that during the stretching process, the upper body should always be upright, and the body should not lean forward or backward.

Exercise 3: Lunge and Leg Press

In the leg stretching exercise, there is another relatively simple method, which is to do Lunge and Leg Press. First, we step one leg backward so that the thigh and calf are at a right angle, then gently press down, and then switch to the other leg and practice alternately. It should be noted that this action puts a lot of pressure on the knees. If you have knee joint problems, it is best not to do this action.