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Steps For Stretching Your Abs
Getting your abs in shape involves much more than just doing crunches. Stretching your abs helps to get your core muscles nice and elongated for better performance and balance. Here are the steps for stretching your abs:
- Position yourself so you are sitting upright or lying down on the floor or bed.
- Exhale and pull in your abdominals. Your core should be engaged when stretching.
- Start with your head, working down to your toes. Take long, deep breaths.
- Roll your neck, gently at first and then relax into a deeper stretch.
- Stretch both of your shoulders, either by bringing your elbows towards your sides and rotating them in circles or bringing both of your arms across and around your body for a deeper stretch.
- Sit up straight and as you exhale, bend forward from your hips and lower your torso. You can either keep your legs straight or bend your knees if it is uncomfortable.
- Hold this position for a few deep breaths. As you inhale, start to come back up slowly. Repeat this stretch a few times.
- Sit up straight and reach your arms out to the sides. As you exhale, rotate your upper body to the right, hold for a few deep breaths, and return to center. Repeat on the left side.
- Lie back down and pull your knees up to your chest. Wrap your arms around your legs, holding for a few deep breaths. Release and repeat a few times.
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