Sentences with phrase «stretch the legs forward»

In between sides, stretch the legs forward to release the knees.

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With his record running times, Bolt stretched the limits of human achievement, sending physicists scrambling to explain what made him so special ---- in essence, his longer, stronger legs create more ground force to propel him forward ---- and ponder the possibility of anyone on the planet ever running faster.

Research shows that rear - facing children - even those with legs stretched up the back seat - are less likely to experience leg injuries including fractures than forward - facing children.

In response to your actions baby will stretch his legs and push himself forward.

In 2013, with the Kyoto and LCA negotiating tracks no longer defining the main focus for negotiations, the context for the ADP is dramatically different than it was a year ago, free to stretch its legs and begin to chart a way forward without being accused of prejudging decisions taking place in the other negotiating tracks.

When those middle legs stay straight, the robot switches to a new caterpillar - like movement: like an inchworm, back leg scooching to front, and then front leg stretching forward.

Sit on a chair or bench and place hands by your sides facing forward and your legs stretched out.

With both hands placed on this leg's thigh, press forward with your hips, until you can feel the hip flexors stretching.

Consider forward bends with a straight back and legs, side stretches or twists for elongation, neck releases, legs up the wall, or the almighty savasana to get out of your way and unfold into your potential.

The wide - leg forward pose is a great stretch for athletes since it works the glutes, hamstrings, hips, and calves and also helps get your blood flowing.

Slide your left heel forward along the floor and work toward straightening your left leg to deepen the stretch.

Place the leg to be stretched behind and lean forward, ensuring the heel is kept in contact with the floor at all times.

On exhalations stretch the left leg out in front as much as you can and keep the hips forward and square.

Inhale and stretch the left leg forward as much as possible.

This pose stretches the backs of the legs, releases the groins, and calms the brain, while preparing your for other wide - legged and forward - folding poses.

To get the best results get your feet as forward as possible and stretch your leg while it is at the back position.

If you rest the same - side arm on the front leg and displace the chest forward and up, raising the other arm, it can help you access and stretch the iliopsoas muscles.»

In the third variation the forward leg is in Ardha Virasana, while in the fourth the leg is stretched straight forward (as in Hanumanasana or Monkey Pose) of the pelvis.

When you practice Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide - Legged Standing Forward Bend), the aim is to fold forward from the hips so that you can stretch your hamstrings without straining your back.

Let the children stretch out their legs while sitting tall and fold forward to do this Dragonfly pose.

Lean forward at the hip joint and maintain a comfortable stretch in your legs.

If you have tight hamstrings, forward bends might aggravate lower - back pain, but Trikonasana provides a safe way to stretch the legs while extending the back sideways.

Until I saw another teacher, going from the standing position, legs apart, stretching forward, DELIBERATELY ALLOWING HER BACK HIP TO HAVE AN ANATOMICAL ROTATION, and she put her front hand next the the outside of her front foot.

Lean slightly forward for a deep inner leg stretch.

While the back of the body is being stretched in forward bends, particularly the backs of the legs, our attention should continually be focused on the front torso.

Place your fingertips behind you on the ground and use your arms to inch the pelvis forward a bit to further stretch the legs.

Try seated or standing forward bend (with legs wider apart to accommodate the belly), ankle to knee pose, pigeon pose, runner's stretch, and low lunge.

Uttanasana, or intense forward - bending pose, in this variation will not give you the same leg stretch as a standing forward bend will, but it's a wonderful stress and tension relieving posture.

I took ballet for 12 years when I was younger (utterly amazed when I think of what my body could do — obviously it was pre-cellulite) and while hanging about, exercising etc we would sit on the floor, legs out in front, arms stretched horizontally in front, and then «walk» forwards, then backwards, shifting from one buttock to the other, across the floor.

To increase the stretch on the backs of the legs, stand in the forward bend with the balls of your feet elevated an inch or more off the floor on a sand bag or thick book.

To increase the stretch in the backs of your legs, lean slightly forward and lift up onto the balls of your feet, pulling your heels a half - inch or so away from the floor.

(4) Splits hamstring stretch, this is an important stretch because it stretches the front hamstring and allows you to lean forward and place your head on to the front knee when doing the splits which forces the front thigh down and allows the back leg to straiten up.

Keep both legs straight and push your hips forward to intensify the stretch.

The straight - legged forward bends stretch the fascia and muscles along the backs of the legs.

Taylor likes to take her clients through a quick head - to - toe stretching routine: «Moving the neck side to side, forward and back, shoulder rolls, arms swings, torso twists, leg swings and finish by rolling your knees and ankles in a circular motion.»

Increase the forward bend on each exhalation until you feel a comfortable stretch in the backs of your legs.

Seated Forward Bend Benefits: Stretches hamstrings and back muscles; relaxes and focuses attention inward Sit with legs extended forward.

Lunge hip flexor stretch: Step your left leg forward into a shallow lunge, both feet facing forward.

Keeping a good upright posture, squeeze the glute of the downward leg and allow the band to gently pull your hips forward, creating a great stretch for the targeted area.

They even were able to stretch over my pregnancy legs, so I look forward to wearing them this year when everything fits a little bit better.

The Carrera GT needs space to develop a rhythm, stretch its legs, dial in fast forward when the road is clear, and switch to slo - mo when it is not.

However, there isn't much lateral support and base doesn't stretch very far forward, leaving your legs unsupported too.

High seating is a given, but your legs are stretched further forward as they would be if you were driving a sedan.

This distinction is important; those who were looking forward to folding a leg over one knee and opening up the Financial Times as their chauffeur shuttled them to work in the financial district will be disappointed; the 4 Door Hardtop is not a modern reinterpration of the Austin Maxi or a stretched personal luxury limousine.

While identical to the Hatch / Hardtop from the B - pillars forward, the Clubman is 240 mm (9.4 in) longer overall, with a correspondingly stretched wheelbase that is 80 mm (3.1 in) longer; this provides more rear - seat leg room and substantially increased cargo space when compared to the Hardtop — 160 mm (6.3 in) longer, giving 260 litres (9.2 cubic feet) of space.

If you have the long - wheelbase version (an option in the S560 and standard in the S63) and want to pay the extra money, you can have reclining seating in the rear that also pushes forward the front passenger seat to create fully - stretched leg room.

And then lastly what I really like is that there is a switch so you can move the front passenger seat far forward and stretch your legs out.

Extend the front leg forward and hold the stretch for three to five seconds.

We look forward to arriving in Beijing, stretching our legs on The Great Wall, and reconnecting with solid ground (and possibly some internet too).