Flexibility: Neck, Back, and Core stretch routine

Stretching Routine: Neck, Back, and Core

For the following stretches, you should have warmed up for 5-10 minutes beforehand. Complete each stretch in a relaxed, easy manner, and hold each for 15-20 seconds. Breathe normally and do not hold your breath. Enjoy!

Neck, Back and Core Stretch Routines

Neck: With feet shoulder width apart, hands by side, slowly bend your neck sideways so that your ear is close to your shoulder. Repeat with other side.
Back: With feet should width apart, bend to the side and reach as far possible. Hold, and repeat for each side.
Stomach: Lie face down and then lift the torso by straightening arms and turn left, then right.
Back: Kneel on all fours and then stretch each arm vertically, looking towards your upraised hand. Repeat for each side.
Back: Kneel on all fours then face upwards while dipping your back.
Back: Kneel on all fours then drop your head while arching your back.
Back: Kneel on all fours then sit back so buttocks touch feet, then extend arms to touch the ground in front.
Hips and Buttocks: Sit cross legged looking straight ahead, straight back, and then lean forward, arms extended forwards to touch ground, until tension is felt.
Hips and Buttocks: Sit with one leg straight and the other bent over the straight leg. With the arm on the same side as the straight leg, pull on the knee of the bent leg. Repeat for each leg.