Partner stretching is a great way to improve flexibility, deepen stretches, and bond with a friend or workout buddy. Here are some effective partner stretches:
Lower Body Stretches
1.Seated Hamstring Stretch
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- Sit facing each other with legs extended and feet touching.
- Hold hands and take turns gently pulling each other forward.
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2. Assisted Quad Stretch
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- One person lies on their side while the other helps pull their top ankle toward their glutes for a deep quad stretch.
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3. Seated Butterfly Stretch
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- One person sits with feet together and knees out.
- The partner presses down gently on their knees while they lean forward.
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4. Legs-Up Wall Stretch (with Partner Support)
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- One person lies on their back with legs up, and the partner gently presses their feet toward them for a deeper hamstring and lower back stretch.
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Upper Body Stretches
5.Chest & Shoulder Stretch
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- Stand back-to-back, interlock arms, and have one person lean forward to stretch the other’s shoulders and chest.
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6.Assisted Triceps Stretch
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- One person reaches one arm overhead and bends at the elbow.
- The partner gently pulls the elbow for a deeper stretch.
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7. Seated Spinal Twist
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- Sit cross-legged back-to-back. Each person twists in opposite directions, placing a hand on their partner’s knee for support.
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Full Body & Dynamic Stretches
8. Downward Dog with Partner Assist
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- One person gets into a downward dog position while the partner gently pushes their lower back for a deeper stretch.
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9. Standing Forward Fold with Pull
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- Stand facing each other, hold hands, and take a step back, pulling each other into a deeper stretch.
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10. Backbend Support Stretch
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- One person leans back into a standing backbend while the partner supports them at the lower back for balance.
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ! HAPPY STRETCHING !
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