Leg Stretches: 3 Effective Options

In order for you to increase your flexibility, leg stretches are basic and should be done regularly. At the same time, you will find that your well-being will improve anyway.

There are many stretches that are helpful when it comes to getting firm, strong, supple and beautiful legs. Now we talk about some easy stretches that increase the flexibility of the legs effectively.

What is flexibility really?

Flexibility means lengthening the muscles of the body and adapting to different joint movements. Each body also has its limits and special characteristics.

The benefits of a supple body

Flexibility is a trait that can be developed. It doesn’t develop, though, if you just lie on the couch and watch TV. Flexing the body requires hard work!

Strengthening stretches allow for improved muscle strength, blood circulation, balance, posture and coordination. In addition, doing them will reduce your risk of ligament or tissue damage.

Flexibility helps athletes increase their speed and endurance.  It also allows you to increase movement efficiency, feel better about your body, and improve physical relaxation.

Leg stretches to improve flexibility

So now we’re talking about three effective and easy exercises so you can increase the flexibility of your legs.

1. Touch the feet without bending the knees

• Take a deep breath. Stand up straight and put your heels together or keep them a little apart – whichever is more comfortable for you.
• Tighten your abdominal muscles. Inhale through your nose and stretch your arms vertically toward the sky. Then gently hook your back.
• Straighten your back and exhale through your nose, bending forward. Try to touch your feet with your hands, keeping your knees straight. If you can’t do this, don’t worry! You will gradually increase your flexibility.
• Hold the position for at least 30 seconds and focus on your breathing. Inhale and return to starting position. Repeat this 20 times.

2. Butterfly stretches

• Sit on a mat – preferably a yoga mat or towel. Put the soles of your feet together in front of you and use both hands to hold them together.
• Move your knees back and forth gently – like a butterfly’s wings. Sit upright and keep your hands on your feet to keep them from moving.

• Move your knees for five seconds, breathing well. If you feel comfortable, you can tilt your head down whenever you lower your knees.  Try to get your forehead as close to your feet as possible. Repeat this at least four times.

3. Stretching your legs while sitting on the floor

• This exercise is also done on the floor. First, open your legs to the sides as far as you can and leave them straight.
• Stretch your arms, trying to touch your feet. It is important that you do not bend your knee or tilt your head strongly.
• Inhale the upper body straight, and bring your arms toward the sky. Then exhale, bending the upper body towards the other leg.

• Take a deep breath and go back to the starting position. Repeat with the other leg.
• In order to notice good results, you should do this stretch at least 20 times on each leg.

These three stretches are very easy and are inspired by different yoga postures. First, you get increased flexibility in your lower body, but also relaxation for both your body and mind.