Here are some pre-workout stretches that can help avoid injury:
Neck Stretches
Gently move your head from side to side, up and down, and in a circular motion to loosen up your neck muscles.
Shoulder Rolls
Roll your shoulders forwards and backwards to warm up your shoulder muscles.
Arm Swings
Swing your arms back and forth, and then in a circular motion to warm up your shoulder and arm muscles.
Side Bends
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and gently bend from side to side to stretch your oblique muscles.
Hamstring Stretches
Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you, and gently reach forward to touch your toes to stretch your hamstring muscles.
Quadricep Stretches
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and bend one knee to bring your heel towards your buttock. Hold onto your ankle with one hand and gently pull your heel towards your buttock to stretch your quadricep muscles.
Calf Stretches
Stand facing a wall with one foot in front of the other. Place your hands on the wall and lean forward to stretch your calf muscles.
Remember to warm up your muscles with some light cardio before stretching, and to hold each stretch for at least 15-30 seconds without bouncing or jerking. Additionally, it’s important to listen to your body and not push beyond your limits, as overstretching can lead to injury.
