Static Stretching: Basically all static stretching is, is loosening of your tension receptors. Now when doing these types of stretches you don't want to over due them because they can actually make you a little weaker before your workout. These are good stretches because they stretch part of your body that normally people don't stretch because they don't know about it or just not thinking about it. These loosen up parts of your body that make you a little more flexible also. Let me show some pictures to help explain.
Pulling opposite arm bent behind the head stretches out your shoulder and arms. Now after bring the same arm that's bent back and bring it straight across the body, using the other arm to hold it in place at the elbow to stretch the same. Then there is also "huggers" hugging yourself left arm on top of right hugging then open all the way like your making a cross then switch arms. One more is to stand straight, bring both arms up in the arm then bring the left down to the side and reach down with the right hand still in the air, reaching down far as you can with the left arm, bring both arms back up then switch. Those are some to show and tell you, this will help loosen your shoulders, arms, back, and some hip.
Now there are tons of static leg stretches so ill just explain a little and talk about one or two. Yoga is a really good static stretch class, especially for your legs and hip! In the photo she is stretching out her quads, hips, and hamstring, this is a good way to get them lose before or after a workout. Also sitting straight up, left leg straight, right leg bent in towards you crossed over the left leg and turning your body to put your left elbow behind the bent knee stretches out the legs, hips, and back.
I hope you somewhat understand what static stretches are now, if you have any questions or want to know some more types of stretches feel free to ask! Enjoy!
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