Stretching exercises

Here is a list of stretches for the entire body. Static stretches such as these can be used with great effect in improving flexibility in both injury prevention and rehabilition. All of these stretches should be held (without bouncing) for 20-30 seconds. Stretching can be performed from cold provided it is gentle initially and you gradually move further into the stretch. Click on a stretch to view a picture, description, muscles being stretched and related injuries.

Neck Stretches
Lateral neck flexion	Forward neck flexion	Neck rotation	Sternocleidomastoid stretch
Chest and Shoulder Stretches
Anterior shoulder stretch	Anterior shoulder stretch 2	Posterior shoulder stretch	Posterior shoulder stretch 2
Supraspinatus stretch	Internal rotation stretch	External rotation stretch	Chest stretch
Partnered chest stretch
Arm Stretches
Wrist flexor stretch	Tricep stretch	Wrist extensor stretch	Tennis elbow stretch
Back and Abdominal Stretches
Back stretch	Lat dorsi stretch	Lat dorsi stretch 2	Back arch stretch
Back slump stretch	Rotation stretch	Abdominal stretch	Abdominal stretch 2
Side stretch
Hip and Groin Stretches
Gluteus maximus stretch	Outer hip stretch	Standing outer hip stretch	Piriformis stretch
Gluteal stretch	Short adductor stretch	Long adductor stretch	Standing groin stretch
Thigh Stretches
Quadriceps stretch	Laying quad stretch	Hip flexor stretch	Sitting hamstrings stretch
Standing hamstring stretch	Partnered hamstring stretch	Kneeling quad stretch
Lower leg Stretches
Shin stretch	Standing shin stretch	Advanced shin stretch	Gastrocnemius stretch
Advanced gastrocnemius stretch	Soleus stretch	Soleus stretch 2	Advanced soleus stretch
Foot and Ankle Stretching
Plantar fascia stretch	Peroneal stretch