Thursday, February 26, 2009

3 Easy Exercises That Will Help You Grow Taller

By Rodney Williams

With the incredible amount of different exercise training devices and workout regimes on the market today, it can be overwhelmingly trying to find the one that is right for you. It seems like you can't change the channel without seeing a new exercise video for sale, or home exercise equipment to lease or buy.

This is not true with height training exercises though, which are simplicity reborn anew. In fact many are simple stretching routines, which can have a profound impact on your flexibility, and ultimately your height.

Three of these techniques are shown below, and while they may seem simple, they'll begin to show effects after a period of sustained use. It's all about dedication.

1.Side Stretch - This is a very simple stretching exercise the likes of which you probably perform nearly every morning when you get out of bed, linking your hands together and thrusting them up into the air.

With your hands similarly linked, stretch your arms up above your head, and then tilt them directly to the side, out as far as you can. Keep your back as straight as possible throughout this manoeuvre. Do this to each side of your body for 20-30 seconds at a time.

2. Lower Back and Buttocks Stretch - Lie down flat on your back and pull your legs up one at a time. Reach out with your hands to grab your knee, and pull it as close to your body as you can, while still remaining as flat to the ground as possible. Do this for 20-30 seconds.

3. Free Hang - This stretch can be performed from any place where you can hang off the ground. The trick to this stretch is to release as much of the tension from your arms and shoulders as you can, while still holding yourself up. Try to do this for 20 seconds at a time, 3 times each day.

Depending on your flexibility and strength, these stretches may prove difficult at first, but stick with it, and they'll quickly become much easier and more rewarding as you do them better and better. Results should surface within 4-6 weeks. - 16650

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