Gluteus Maximus Stretches
December 3, 2008 by Karp Fitness
Filed under Exercise Guide, Stretching
While lying on your back with your right knee bent, place your left ankle on your right knee. Using both hands grab your right hamstring and pull towards your body. This stretch should be felt across the left gluteal muscle. Do this stretch for both legs.
Shaun Karp is a certified personal trainer in Vancouver. For further information call his office at 604-420-7800.
Achilles Tendon Stretches
December 3, 2008 by Karp Fitness
Filed under Exercise Guide, Stretching
To begin this stretch face a wall or other similar support. Put your left leg back keeping your heel flush with the floor. Make sure to keep your left leg straight. Place your hands on the wall, your right foot under your shoulders, and distribute your weight evenly over both legs. You should feel the stretch on the achilles tendon of the left leg. Hold this stretch for 15-60 seconds and repeat with the right leg.
Shaun Karp is a certified personal trainer in Vancouver. For further information call his office at 604-420-7800.
