http://www.fitsugar.com en Copyright 1976-2012 Sugar Inc. All rights reserved. http://media1.onsugar.com/v832/static/imgs/feeds/logos/fitsugar.jpg http://www.fitsugar.com http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Fetal-Position-Back-Stretch-958678 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Fetal-Position-Back-Stretch-958678"><img width=160 height=107 src='http://media1.onsugar.com/files/upl0/1/12981/03_2008/fetal-position.large.jpg' /></a><p>This simple stretch can really help with lower-back pain as well as reduce tight muscles in your lower back (and hamstrings). If you ever do a tough session on a <a href="http://fitsugar.com/946313" onclick="trackOutboundLink('###CATEGORY###', 'fitsugar.com/946313', '###LABEL###')" >Roman Chair</a>, you'll definitely want to stretch out your back. I like to call it the Fetal Position Stretch because you'll look like you're in the fetal position when you're in mid stretch. Here's how you do it:<br /> <span class="inline left"></span></p> <ul> <li>Lie on your back with your knees bent.</li> <li>Slowly hug your knees to your chest until you are in the fetal position.</li> <li>Hold for 30 seconds and repeat as needed.</li> </ul> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com" onclick="trackOutboundLink('###CATEGORY###', 'legacycreative.gettyimages.com', '###LABEL###')" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Fetal-Position-Back-Stretch-958678#comment How To back Stretch It fetal position stretch Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:45:00 PST FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Fetal-Position-Back-Stretch-958678 http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Wall-Straddle-2031389 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Wall-Straddle-2031389"><img width=160 height=98 src='http://media4.onsugar.com/files/upl1/1/12981/06_2009/cdaf54d1ccedcae7_wall-straddle.large.jpg' /></a><p>The wall is a great prop to use when stretching because it can either support the weight of your body, as in <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/2465305" >Shoulder Wall Roll</a>, or add resistance like with this <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/1806590" >Chest Opener</a>. If you liked the relaxing <a href="http://fitsugar.com/2031389" onclick="trackOutboundLink('###CATEGORY###', 'fitsugar.com/2031389', '###LABEL###')" >Legs up the Wall Stretch</a>, here's a variation that will stretch your inner thighs.</p> <p></p> <p>To find out how to do this </p> read more. <ul><li>Place a folded bolster, blanket, or pillow against a wall.</li> <li>Sit down as close as you can to the wall, next to the pillow. Lie down on your back, place your feet on the wall with your knees bent, and scoot your body over so that your bottom and lower back are on the pillow.</li> <li>You want to adjust your body so that your bum is touching the wall, and then place your feet straight up, resting your heels on the wall. Now separate your feet and slide your legs down the wall toward the ground, coming into a straddle position.</li> <li>You can keep your arms by your sides, or by your head (this position will stretch your shoulders).</li> <li>Close your eyes and allow your entire body to relax, feeling gravity pulling your feet down and opening your inner thighs. If it becomes too intense, place your hands on the outside of your thighs for a little support.</li> <li>Hold like this for several minutes or longer. Once you've had enough, slide your feet up the wall toward each other. Then walk your feet down the wall, draw your knees into your chest and roll your body over to one side. Rest your head on the inside of your arm, staying like this in fetal position for a minute or so. Then you can roll up onto your knees and come to stand up.</li></ul> http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Wall-Straddle-2031389#comment Fitness How To Stretch It inner thigh stretch Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:00:00 PST FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/Stretch-Wall-Straddle-2031389