Stretching exercises to grow taller

Most people are not satisfied with their height and always want to grow taller so that they can have a better temperament and become more confident. At this time, they will think of doing some stretching exercises to make themselves taller. In fact, this is a kind of fitness exercise, which mainly improves the function of their joints and muscles and does not have a very obvious effect on growing taller.

Stretching is a fitness method that can make the coordination between ligaments, muscles and joints more gentle and reduce the possibility of injury. Includes active stretching and passive stretching.

The so-called active stretching means relying mainly on the strength of muscle contraction rather than other external forces to keep the movement in a certain position. The benefit is that it can increase the flexibility of the movement and the strength of muscle contraction. The so-called passive stretching refers to using one's own body weight or equipment to keep the limbs in a certain stretched position. It is a slow, relaxing stretch that can also be expected to reduce nerve and muscle excitability, and is a good method to relax after exercise.

1. Active pigeons

Exercise area: piriformis (a muscle in the buttocks)

Start in a push-up position with your hands on the ground. Lift your left knee up to shoulder level, with your ankle next to your right hip. Use your forearm to support your body, put your right foot down, and place the top of your foot on the ground. Keep your chest lifted and your eyes looking toward the ground; if you are flexible enough, you can lower your chest to the ground with your arms extended in front of you.

Contract your abdomen, tighten your pelvic floor muscles, engage your gluteus maximus, and at the same time, bend your toes and press down with your heels. Do this 5 times with each foot, bending your knees and relaxing on the ground between each rep.

2. C-curve

Exercise area: Lower back

Sit on the ground with your knees bent and your feet about 30 cm from your hips. Cross your hands under your feet, with your elbows pointing outward. Lean your body backward, engage your pelvic floor muscles, draw in your abdomen, lower your head, and arch your back. Inhale through your nose, and as you exhale, further contract your abdomen. Lift your left foot, placing your heel on the virtual "wall" and pulling your toes back. At the same time, push down with your right foot.

Return to the starting position and repeat the above movements for 5 times, then switch your left and right feet and do it 5 more times. [1]