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Beginner Full Body Stretch & Flexibility

11 min
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6 exercises

Beginner full body stretching for flexibility & improved function — no equipment needed. Take time with these gentle stretches to relax, breathe deeply, and feel calm. Perfect for seniors, busy days, or winding down after a tough workout.

Hold one foot behind you, stretch deeper, 45 sec per leg, switch legs; minimal support. Can use chair if needed for support.
0:30 rest
Extend one leg forward, reach toward toes gently; 60 sec per leg. Can perform seated in chair if needed.
0:30 rest
Standing Tricep Stretch exercise illustration
Standing Tricep Stretch
1 sets
60 reps
Stand tall and lift right arm straight overhead. Drop right hand behind head, so palm touches upper back or as close as you can comfortably reach. Use left hand to gently press on right hand. Repeat on other side.
0:30 rest
Standing Lateral Stretch exercise illustration
Standing Lateral Stretch
1 sets
60 secs
Stand tall, extend right arm straight overhead. Slowly bend torso to the left, reaching right arm over your head and to left side. Keep your chest open. Hold
0:30 rest
Wide Arm Chest Stretch exercise illustration
Wide Arm Chest Stretch
1 sets
60 secs
Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height with palms facing forward. Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and slowly pull your arms back, feeling a stretch across your chest. Avoid over-arching back.
0:30 rest
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
Backward Camel Stretch
1 sets
60 secs
On mat, arch back up like a cat, then drop belly down, raising gaze up gently; move slowly with breath. Can perform in seated upright position if chair is needed.

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Beginner Full Body Stretch & Flexibility is a free 11 min workout plan with 6 illustrated exercises for your back, chest, legs and rehab. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

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Workout details

  • Duration: 11 min
  • Exercises: 6
  • Training focus: Back, chest, legs and rehab
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Beginner Full Body Stretch & Flexibility
11 min
 · 
6 exercises
Beginner full body stretching for flexibility & improved function — no equipment needed. Take time with these gentle stretches to relax, breathe deeply, and feel calm. Perfect for seniors, busy days, or winding down after a tough workout.
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Standing Quadricep Stretch
Standing Quadricep Stretch exercise illustration
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60 secs
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Hold one foot behind you, stretch deeper, 45 sec per leg, switch legs; minimal support. Can use chair if needed for support.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Stand next to a wall or stationary object to support your balance.
  2. Grasp the top of your right ankle or forefoot with your right hand and pull the ankle or foot towards your buttocks.
  3. Straighten the right hip by moving your knee slightly backwards and making sure it faces the floor.  Don’t let your knee flare out towards the side.
  4. Hold the stretch and repeat on the left leg.
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Standing Hamstring Stretch
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Standing Hamstring Stretch
Standing Hamstring Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
60 secs
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Extend one leg forward, reach toward toes gently; 60 sec per leg. Can perform seated in chair if needed.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings
Secondary:
Calves
  1. Stand with feet closer than shoulder-width. Step forward with your left foot. Flex the left foot up towards you.
  2. Bend at the hips and place your hands on your thigh. Keep the left leg straight as you slightly bend the right knee.
  3. Feel the stretch along your left hamstring. Hold for the prescribed amount of time then switch sides.
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Standing Tricep Stretch
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Standing Tricep Stretch
Standing Tricep Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
60 reps
Set 1 of 1
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Stand tall and lift right arm straight overhead. Drop right hand behind head, so palm touches upper back or as close as you can comfortably reach. Use left hand to gently press on right hand. Repeat on other side.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
  1. Standing up straight with a tight core, extend your left arm straight into the air.
  2. Keep the elbow up as you bend your arm behind your head.
  3. Take the right hand and gently pull the left elbow towards the right.
  4. Hold this stretch for the specified time and then switch to the other side.
Rest
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Standing Lateral Stretch
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Standing Lateral Stretch
Standing Lateral Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
60 secs
Set 1 of 1
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Stand tall, extend right arm straight overhead. Slowly bend torso to the left, reaching right arm over your head and to left side. Keep your chest open. Hold
Primary muscle group(s):
Middle Back / Lats
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Stand comfortably with your back straight and your feet placed about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Elevate one arm out to the side and above your head with your bicep facing your ear and your fingertips extended over your head.
  3. Gently lean away from the side on which your arm is elevated creating a stretch along the extended side of your body.
  4. Lower your arm and straighten your torso to get back to the starting position.
Rest
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Wide Arm Chest Stretch
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Wide Arm Chest Stretch
Wide Arm Chest Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
60 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height with palms facing forward. Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and slowly pull your arms back, feeling a stretch across your chest. Avoid over-arching back.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Shoulders
  1. Stand tall and place your hands together with your arms extended straight out in front of you.
  2. Keep your arms straight and then move them back as far as you comfortably can. Your palms should face front and you should feel the stretch along your chest.
  3. Return the arms to the starting position, extended in front of you.
Rest
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Backward Camel Stretch
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Backward Camel Stretch
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
1 sets
60 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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On mat, arch back up like a cat, then drop belly down, raising gaze up gently; move slowly with breath. Can perform in seated upright position if chair is needed.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Kneel on a mat with your hands and knees shoulder-width apart.
  2. Pull your abs in, hunch your back up and extend your spine.
  3. Hold the stretch and then release, push your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.
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