Shot Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 So I've been getting back in shape but there is one thing that I need to learn how to do in the next 3 months or so. I need to learn how to reach farther then my toes without bending my knees :/ I've been trying to get into a state trooper academy but the only thing I cannot pass is the flexibility portion. Its so bad to the point I can barely reach my shins. If anyone knows any stretches I can start doing everyday to help me get through this will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranHorse Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 What your body specs? How much ram etc. O wait wrong sub forum. Height weight shape etc? If too buff then it will restrict your flexibility. If just naturally not flexible then you will have fun stretching multiple times a day every day. If a bigger guy then become smaller guy. You probably fall into the second thing. Just stretch literally all the time. Sit down and extend your legs in front of you (sitting tow touch) and reach as far as you can without hurting yourself. Once at the limit hold it. Repeat aiming to go further and further each time. If you feel more tightness in your low back when reaching for your toes then you need to find a chair and sit in it. Cross legs like girly man and reach forward and your gluts and low back should feel a stretch. Both of these will stretch the hams and back which should help. You could also do some yoga. Good luck becoming a trooper, just don't live in cali and give me a ticket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 5'11, 250 pounds, Muscular legs, broad chest, chubby gut 8D but in all serious I have never been flexible and always failed that portion in gym class. Sucks that I need to be flexible for this portion of the test o.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BranHorse Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hmm the gut may be the thing holding you back along with the naturally not flexible. Keep stretching consistently and see how far it can take you. If you hit a plateau then try cutting a little bit of weight. Shouldn't be an issue as long as your not extremely built like a Eskimo bear wrestler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaincracker Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just stretch that way, and for 10 minute time intervals. I practiced martial arts for several years, we used to lay down with our butts against the wall and our legs spread and the more advanced students would stand on your legs until they went into split form (after many days). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickbutt7 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 If you goal is to touch you toes then bend down till you cant anymore, then grab you legs at the spot where you cant reach then hold it there till the pain goes away. Do this everyday and it will become easier and easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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