8 Stretching Exercises to Increase Height

 8 Stretching Exercises to Increase Height

Stretching exercises are very simple and easy to do, but they can help you increase your height significantly. 

They aren’t as efficient as other methods to increase height, such as surgery or shoe lifts, but they’re usually affordable and don’t involve any risks or side effects. 

If you want to learn how to stretch properly and find out which stretching exercises will help you get taller and in which way, check out the following line where I explain everything there is to know about these exercises and how they work!

1) The Importance of Yoga

If you’re not already incorporating yoga into your lifestyle, it’s time you start.

If you want to learn how to gain height naturally, I recommend adding a few minutes of yoga to your day. 

The added flexibility and balance that comes from yoga help keep your body healthy and supple. 

And, no matter what exercises you choose (yoga included), having a strong core is an essential part of increasing your height—something that all these exercises aim for.

2) Standing Up in the Morning

If you’re over 6 feet tall, standing up in the morning probably means using your hand to push yourself up. 

If you’re shorter than that, doing so can lead to injury from falling. A better alternative is simply getting out of bed and standing up slowly. 

This will take some practice—get started by aiming for a count of 10 seconds between hitting your pillow and putting both feet on the floor. 

Then try lowering yourself as slowly as possible; don’t worry about an exact count. Just be sure not to land with a thud—injury could result!

3) Bend to Stretch Out

You don’t have to be a ballerina or kung fu master for these exercises. All you need is a quiet room and about 15 minutes for each routine. 

No stretching experience is required. This will improve your overall health as well as stretch out your spine, making you taller. 

Hold each position for at least 10 seconds, with five seconds between holds (the third exercise will ask you to hold two positions for 15 seconds). 

Perform 2-3 sessions daily; do one session in the morning and another at night before bedtime. 

Continue performing these exercises until you see an increase in height of 1 inch or more. 

Do not perform any other strenuous activity during your stretching routine. Work up slowly if you are not accustomed to physical activity or injury may result.

4) Hamstring Stretch

This is one of those all-encompassing stretches that can help you relax after a long day. Lie on your back and pull your right knee toward your chest. 

Then slowly lower it to a count of 10, while holding onto your leg’s ankle or foot. Now repeat with your left leg.

If you are feeling extra flexible and have time, hold both legs at once!

5) Chest Stretch

Lie on your return with both palms prolonged overhead. With your elbows straight, try to touch your fingers together while keeping your shoulders down and away from your ears. 

Place one foot in front of you and press it into the floor; extend that leg so that you feel a stretch through your chest and stomach. 

Hold for 15 seconds before switching legs, then repeat three times on each side. Do 2-3 sets of these stretches every day to help increase height naturally!

6) Lying Down Leg Stretch

You can do lying down leg stretch. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor. 

Lift your right leg toward the ceiling as you extend your arms straight out to each side and relax them above your head. 

Hold for a count of 10 then return to starting position and repeat with the left leg for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds then do again 4 times. Your goal is 2 sets of 10 reps.

7) Forward Bending Shoulder Stretch

Begin by standing tall with your feet together and knees slightly bent. Slowly bend forward at your waist, hinging from your hips and keeping your back straight. 

Allow yourself to relax into a gentle stretch for 15-30 seconds before returning to an upright position. 

Do not try to rush through these stretching exercises; instead, focus on feeling the release of tight muscles in your shoulders and upper back. 

Perform one set of 10 repetitions at least once a day, if not more often if you are able or inclined.

8) Cow Pose

This move not only helps you feel taller but improves flexibility as well. 

It also stretches your hamstrings, a muscle that can shorten when standing for long periods. As you inhale, lift your gaze and look forward. 

As you exhale, tuck your chin toward your chest and release it downward, rolling up from top to bottom like a stretching cat. 

Try two sets of 10 repetitions per day—one at home when you wake up and one at work before starting your day. 

Work in a set of reverse cow poses (pulling in from heels rather than releasing) after each set of cat/cow poses for maximum results.