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The purpose of the upper trapezius stretch is to stretch the side of your neck that tends to get tight when slouching, laying on your side, and if you tend to bring your shoulders to your ears throughout the day

How to perform:

1. Sit on a chair or edge of your bed.
2. Tilt head to one side while looking in the opposite direction.
3. Do not let your shoulder raise up or lean to the side.
4. Hold the position for 30 seconds.

The purpose of the pec stretch is to stretch the front of your chest, this is the part that may get tight when laying on your side all night or if you sit all day at work.

How to perform:

1. Stand in front of a doorway.
2. Place both hands at low height against the doorframe.
3. Step forward with one foot.
4. Stand up tall and hold for 30 seconds.

The purpose of the hip flexor stretch is to stretch the front of your hip that gets tight while you are sleeping on your side or sitting all-day.

How to perform:

1. Stand with one foot up on an elevated surface (such as a small step).
2. Tuck your tailbone under and squeeze your core.
3. Keep this position, and lean forward.
4. Keep both feet facing forward.
5. Hold the position for 30 seconds.

The purpose of the runners stretch is to stretch the calves. This will reduce stiffness that may occur from exercise or sitting all-day.

How to perform:

1. Stand with hands against the wall and one foot in front of the other.
2. Keeping both heels on the ground, lean forward until you feel a stretch in the calf of the back leg.
3. Hold the position for 30 seconds.
4. Switch feet and repeat.