Stretches for cycling

Cyclists need lower body and back flexibility for pedaling efficiency and to reduce strain.

14 stretches to boost your performance in cycling:

Toe Touch
Flexibility

Toe Touch

Start from a standing position with your feet hip-...

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Quad Stretch
Flexibility

Quad Stretch

Start sitting on the floor with your legs extended...

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Seated Fold
Flexibility

Seated Fold

While seated on the ground, reach your arms up ove...

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Butterfly
Flexibility

Butterfly

Sitting on the floor with your back straight, bend...

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Knees-to-chest
Flexibility

Knees-to-chest

Lying on your back, gently bring both knees up and...

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Leaning Calf
Flexibility

Leaning Calf

From a standing position, place both hands on a wa...

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Side Lunge
Flexibility

Side Lunge

Standing with a wide stance, squat down to your ri...

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Lying Hamstring
Flexibility

Lying Hamstring

Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat o...

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Cat Cow
Flexibility

Cat Cow

Starting from all fours, drop your stomach towards...

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Leg Swings
Flexibility

Leg Swings

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold onto...

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Knee Circles
Flexibility

Knee Circles

Stand with your feet together and knees slightly b...

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Kneeling Quad
Flexibility

Kneeling Quad

Starting from your hands and knees, step your left...

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Hamstring Pulls
Flexibility

Hamstring Pulls

Start from a seated position on the floor with you...

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Squat Stretch
Flexibility

Squat Stretch

Start standing up with your feet shoulder-width ap...

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