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Supine Hamstrings stretch

Stretch to Spare your Spine

Earlier this week, we discussed the importance of hip hinging to spare your spine from pain. In order to hinge correctly, it is essential we stretch the hamstrings and glutes.    Here are 3 quick go-to stretches that can help! No equipment is needed, and can be done in under 5 minutes. Supine Hamstring Stretch  Supine Pigeon […]
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Julie lifting weight

Active Stretches to Warm Up your Back

 Here are 3 simple active stretches to help warm up the back. Perform each movement for 30-60 seconds, or until you feel your back loosen up.   1) Cat-Cow: Set up on all fours, hands under shoulders, knees and feet hip width apart, neutral spine. Inhale to Cow, gently bracing your core as you soften […]
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Pectoral Flys

Foam Roll to Warm-up Shoulders & Pectoral Girdle

The foam roller is a useful tool to actively warm up your joints, increase blood flow to your muscles and increase mobility. Active stretching helps prepare your muscles for a workout and improves performance.   Follow these 3 movements for active scapular and shoulder mobilization, to open up the pectorals (chest muscles), and to gently […]
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