Standing wide leg stretch exercise : How to do, Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Precautions

( Standing wide leg stretch )

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Name of exercise  Standing Wide Leg Stretch
Other names of exercise Standing wide leg stretch
Description of exercise Standing wide leg stretch is a stretching exercise that involves standing with your legs wide apart and reaching down towards the ground. This exercise primarily targets the muscles of the inner thighs, hamstrings, and lower back. To perform this exercise, stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward. Slowly bend forward from the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Reach down towards the ground and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. You can also add variations to this exercise by reaching towards one foot at a time or by placing your hands on the ground and walking them forward to deepen the stretch. This exercise helps improve flexibility, increase blood flow, and can also help alleviate lower back pain.
Do each time for how long Do this for 10 times, or do as many times instructed by your doctor.
Do daily for how many time Do daily two times, or do as per instructed by your doctor.
Do for how many days Do for two to three weeks, or do upto days told by your doctor.
How to do exercise
  • Stand and take a step to the side so legs are apart in a wide stance.
  • Bend forward and grasp calves or ankles with hands.
  • Hold and repeat.

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    Body Part Lumbar, Hip, Knee
    Type of Muscles Back, Gluteal, Hamstring, Inner Thigh
    Category of Exercise Streatching
    Type of Exercise __
    Body Position Standing
    Difficulty Level High
    Direction of Exercise Flextion
    Type of Action Abduction, Circumduction, Flexion, Extension

    Benefits of exercise

    According to scientific research, this exercise helps in the body per below(ME/1)

  • Increased flexibility
  • Improved posture
  • Strengthened leg muscles
  • Reduced risk of injury
  • Improved balance and stability
  • Increased blood flow
  • Reduced tension in hips and groin
  • Improved range of motion in hips and spine
  • Strengthened core muscles
  • Improved athletic performance

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    1 Benefits of exercise
    2 When to avoid this exercise
    3 Precautions
    4 Helpful in Diseases

    When to avoid this exercise

  • The standing wide leg stretch exercise should be avoided if you have any injuries or conditions that may be aggravated by this movement. This includes any issues with your lower back, hips, knees, or ankles. If you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have any heart problems, it is best to avoid this exercise as well. Additionally, if you feel any pain or discomfort while performing this exercise, you should stop immediately and consult with a healthcare professional. It is important to listen to your body and only do exercises that are safe and comfortable for you.

    • Precautions

    As per several scientific studies, some precautions need to be taken while doing this exercise such as(ME/2)

  • Avoid overstretching
  • Warm up before starting
  • Maintain good posture
  • Engage core muscles
  • Keep feet firmly on the ground
  • Breathe deeply and evenly
  • Do not lock knees
  • Listen to your body and stop if you feel pain
  • Use a mat or towel for comfort
  • Do not force yourself into the stretch

    • Helpful in Diseases

  • arthritis
  • osteoporosis
  • sciatica
  • back pain
  • fibromyalgia
  • hip pain
  • knee pain
  • plantar fasciitis
  • hamstring strain
  • groin strain
  • IT band syndrome
  • piriformis syndrome
  • bursitis
  • tendinitis
  • ankle pain
  • shin splints
  • plantar fasciitis
  • stress fractures
  • sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • scoliosis

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