Stretches for sailing

Sailors need upper body and core flexibility for boat handling, balance, and endurance during sailing.

15 stretches to boost your performance in sailing:

Shoulder Rolls
Flexibility

Shoulder Rolls

Sitting with your back straight and chest up, star...

Good For:
Trunk Rotation
Flexibility

Trunk Rotation

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, cross ...

Good For:
Forearm Stretch
Flexibility

Forearm Stretch

Sitting in a chair with your back straight, extend...

Good For:
Cactus Arms
Flexibility

Cactus Arms

Sitting with your back straight, raise your arms o...

Good For:
Neck Flex
Flexibility

Neck Flex

Sitting with your back straight and arms resting a...

Good For:
Side Bend
Flexibility

Side Bend

Sitting with your back straight and one hand on yo...

Good For:
Toe Touch
Flexibility

Toe Touch

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

Good For:
Cat Cow
Flexibility

Cat Cow

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

Good For:
Seated Twist
Flexibility

Seated Twist

Sitting upright with your legs in front of you, cr...

Good For:
Lunge
Flexibility

Lunge

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

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Leg Swings
Flexibility

Leg Swings

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

Good For:
Knee Circles
Flexibility

Knee Circles

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

Good For:
Quad Stretch
Flexibility

Quad Stretch

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

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Hamstring Pulls
Flexibility

Hamstring Pulls

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

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Butterfly
Flexibility

Butterfly

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

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