r/flexibility

Welcome to ! Here are some resources that will answer many of the common questions we get.

Where do I start?

• is a basic stretching routine for overall flexibility. Beginners should start there.

• Make sure to check out our official

• Experiencing pain in your neck/shoulder/back/hips/groin legs/knees/ankles when you run/walk/sit/squat/stretch? Go see a doctor! Stretching may not be the solution to your pain!

Toe Touching

• was used for the 30-day challenge with great success.

• also offers , a paid program for easy hamstring flexibility!

• Can't touch your toes? ().

Squats

• was created for the 30-day challenge. It will guide you through all the steps towards a deep squat resting position.

Splits

• was created for the 90-day challenge and will give you quick results by stretching every day.

• If you just want to take it a bit slower, for every other day.

• Hit a plateau in your splits training? Try these brutal but effective loaded progressions. and . Oh, and .

General Resources

• is a basic stretching routine for overall flexibility. Beginners should start there.

• has more advanced information and uses dynamic and isometric/PNF stretching methods.

• has great stretches paired with clear instructions to do them properly.

• from

• has a lot of information but can be difficult to navigate.

• by Brad Appleton. A classic resource on flexibility training.

• Emmet Louis .

Books

• Have you made any milestones in your flexibility recently? Feel free to share stories/pics/videos, anything (you can now upload photos in your comment)

• How about any other fitness accomplishments you've made and want the world to know about because your friends and family just don't get it?

Well, this is the thread where you get to share all that and inspire others at the same time!