8 Must-Do Cooldown Mobility Exercises To Increase Recovery
Stretching when your muscles are already warmed up (meaning you've used them so they aren't as stiff), is ideal for helping to improve your flexibility.
These 8 yoga/mobility exercises are amongst the ones I most commonly do either after a workout as a cool-down, or at home on my rest days.
They target almost every muscle in the body and I love it.
I am no yogi for sure, but I do appreciate a good, long stretching session to lengthen my compressed from strength training muscles.
Just remember to never force a pose, if it feels painful, or wrong.
Some discomfort is, of course, absolutely normal, especially when you’re sore.
Try to stay in each pose for at least 30 seconds.
For most people, one side will always be stiffer than the other, so don’t be alarmed.
Downward Facing Dog
Ease into that pose and start by “pedaling” with your feet until your hammies slowly lengthen and you can put your whole foot on the ground.
If you’re still not there yet, that’s fine too. Just keep practicing, it’ll come.
Upward Facing Dog
Inner Thigh Stretch
Both sides!
Deep Squat Stretch
Just remember – keep your spine neutral! Push your knees open with your elbows.
Pigeon Pose
Pretzel Stretch
Triceps & Shoulder Stretch
Child’s Pose
