warm up stretching exercises

Great collection of warm up stretching exercises for your body.

Good Cool Down Stretches

The purpose of the cool-down is the reverse of the warm-up. It is important to cool down to redirect your blood flow back to normal. This process will bring your body temparature back down also. Not cooling down properly can lead to dizziness, nausea, and fainting. Here are some good cool-down stretches you can do after a good workout.

Ball Upper-Back Stretch

warm up stretching exercises

Primary Muscle Group: Upper Back

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:

Preparation: Stand tall with your feet under your hips. Your arms and ball should be extended at chest level.

Breathing: Exhale as you curl forward, inhale as you rise back to standing position.

Back Wall Stretch

warm up stretching exercises

Primary Muscle Group: Mid Back - Lats

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Mid Back - Lats

Preparation: Stand 3-4 feet away from a wall straight up and then extend your left arm out reaching out to touch the wall. Your Body will be slightly leaning forward but you should keep your back and head straight up in this position.

Breathing: Breath normally through the entire stretching movement.

Ball Upper-Back Stretch

warm up stretching exercises

Primary Muscle Group: Upper Back

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:

Preparation: Stand tall with your feet under your hips. Your arms and ball should be extended at chest level.

Breathing: Exhale as you curl forward, inhale as you rise back to standing position.