1) The Table
For
this exercise you are going to put your body into the shape of a table.
While it sounds easy enough this is actually a difficult stretch that
will work wonders for increasing height. Start by sitting on the floor
with your legs stretched out. Then place your palms on the floor with
your hands facing toward your feet. Next place your feet flat on the
floor and push your torso upward until your body resembles a table.
2) Swimming
Swimming
is an exercise that requires plenty of stretching and reaching, which
can gradually increase your height. However you will need to swim often
and for long periods in order to see significant results. You should try
and plan for two hours daily if you want to increase your height.
3) Hanging Exercises
These
exercises are just what they sound like. You will need to hang down
from a bar and let your body stretch. You can also hang and then bring
your legs up parallel to the ceiling to create and even better stretch.
You will want to keep this up for several repetitions and several times a
week.
4) Touch Toes
It’s
time to go back to these treasured years of gym class and touch your
toes. If you can’t touch your toes, you’re not alone and just stretch as
far as you can. If you missed gym class you perform this exercise by
standing straight and then bending down to touch your toes. You should
hold the stretch for a few seconds each time.
5) Cobra Stretch
This
stretch is all about stretching out your spine and elongating the body.
The more you do this stretch the more you will open up your back and
increase your height. To perform this stretch you should lie on the face
down and palms under your shoulders. Then arch your back by raising
your chin to form an angle.
6) Pelvic Shift
This
exercise targets the spine and lower hips and is considered one of the
most effective exercises for increasing height. To perform this lay flat
on your back with your palms out to the sides. Keep your legs bent and
slowly push your pelvis upward. Hold the pose for 20 to 30 seconds.
Repeat this several times for best results.
7) Jump Rope
Jump
rope is not only a school yard activity and a great way to remember
songs, it is also a great exercise for stretching out the body,
especially the lower legs. You will build up these muscles and stretch
them out throughout the jumping motion. The more often you jump rope the
sooner you will start to see results.
8) Spot Jump
Jumping
is an exercise that really stretches out the cartilage in the body,
especially the legs. Repetition of vertical jumps or squat jumps can
stretch out the cartilage so that the body gradually becomes taller. You
can either do this as an individual exercise at home or you can play
basketball in order to get plenty of vertical jumps into your workout
routine.
9) Super Stretch
This
is an easy and very good stretch for increasing height and reducing
stress. Just stand upright and place your hands behind your head. Next
bend your head upwards and back as far as you can. You should do this
stretch slowly and hold each position for a few seconds. This will help
stretch out your next and spine.
10) Two Legs Straight Up
For
this exercise you will need to lay flat on your back. Place your palms
flat on the floor at your side. Then try and raise your legs toward the
ceiling at the same time. Do the motion slowly and stretch your legs up
until your pelvis slightly lifts off the ground. This is a great stretch
for your legs and lower back. It is also a difficult stretch so it may
take some practice.
11) Pilates Roll Over
This
may be a difficult move to master but it is well worth the effort. Lay
on your back with your arms at your sides. Lift your legs together
toward the ceiling just like the two leg lift. Next try and bring your
legs back to touch the floor behind your head. There are few stretches
that stretch your back out so completely. This works to strengthen and
elongate the spine so doing this stretch every day will have great
results for your height.
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