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Abdominal Stretches
Isn’t this a surprise? Usually we’re harping on keeping your abdominals tight and contracted and now we’re talking about stretching them, as if we don’t do that enough at holiday meals.
After your abdominals have crunched and pressed, they deserve a little rest and relaxation. And, while your abs are relaxing, you might just find a little quiet time yourself.
Abdominal Stretch
Starting Position: Lie on your stomach with your legs extended and your forehead resting on the back of your hands. Keeping your hips and legs on the floor, slowly press your palms into the floor and raise your shoulders while you slide your elbows under your body for support. Keep your neck in a neutral position (or put your chin down for a nice neck stretch). Hold that position for 30 to 60 seconds. You should feel a nice stretch across your abdominals and no pain. Breathe evenly and deeply throughout the stretch.
 
If you’d like a deeper stretch, continue raising your shoulders until your arms are extended. NOTE: BE MINDFUL of your lower back. Lift your shoulders only as far as comfortable for your lower back.
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