35 Stretches Your Body Is Begging For

Rest days, recovery, self-care . . . all things that are too often overlooked. We're here to tell you: don't skip the stretch! Stretching is essential for keeping your body healthy, preventing injury, and ensuring that you'll be in good shape for the next workout. After every workout, be sure to give the muscles you worked some TLC. If you're unsure where to start, let this be your guide!

• Start with lower-body stretches
• Jump to upper-body stretches

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