40 Stretching Exercises That Will Leave You Feeling Brand New

During this stretching exercise, keeping your back straight, rather than rounding toward your legs, makes sure you're lengthening your hamstrings and not your back muscles.

• Sit on the floor, extending both legs straight out in front of you, legs together.
• Lean your torso forward over your thighs, creasing at your hips. Try to keep your chest tall and back straight.
• Hold here for 30 seconds, and then slowly sit up.