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Welcome to r/flexibility! Here are some resources that will answer many of the common questions we get.

Starting To Stretch is a basic stretching routine for overall flexibility. Beginners should start there.
Make sure to check out our official F.A.Q.
Experiencing pain in your neck/shoulder/back/hips/groin legs/knees/ankles when you run/walk/sit/squat/stretch? Go see a doctor! Stretching may not be the solution to your pain!

This toe-touching routine was used for the 30-day challenge with great success.
u/Antranik also offers Easy Hamstrings, a paid program for easy hamstring flexibility!
What should stretching feel like?
Can't touch your toes? Try this toe touch progression (why this works).

Our own squat routine was created for the 30-day challenge. It will guide you through all the steps towards a deep squat resting position.

This splits routine was created for the 90-day challenge and will give you quick results by stretching every day.
If you just want to take it a bit slower, here's a follow-along video for every other day.
Hit a plateau in your splits training? Try these brutal but effective loaded progressions. Here and here. Oh, and here.

Starting To Stretch is a basic stretching routine for overall flexibility. Beginners should start there.
Tim Hall's flexibility training material has more advanced information and uses dynamic and isometric/PNF stretching methods.
Tricks Tutorials: Developing Flexibility has more information about dynamic and isometric/PNF stretching.
Kit Laughlin's Youtube channel has great stretches paired with clear instructions to do them properly.
'Flexibility Friday' archive from r/bodyweightfitness
Mobility WOD has a lot of information but can be difficult to navigate.
Doug Richards on the science and fiction of stretching
Stretching and Flexibility by Brad Appleton. A classic resource on flexibility training.
Emmet Louis explains Loaded Progressive Stretching.

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