Reddit mentions of OPTP The Original Stretch Out Strap with Exercise Poster Top Choice of Physical Therapists & Athletic Trainers

I was eyeing them on amazon for weeks and last night said to myself - why don’t I just make it!?! I used scrap Bernat Blanket yarn, I just single crocheted (tight tension) two rows (used back post on chain to make the edge nice), then attached to the beginning (so it was one big circle you could say), lay flat so there's two layers, then just used more yarn to sew the areas to create the separate hand and foot holes.

It’s not the best, I eyeballed everything and was lazy and didn’t measure out the holes to be totally even throughout the length of it but it works and it’s comfy on my hands!! Saved myself 20 bucks!

Edit: If anyone is curious what it's used for, here's the amazon link (is this allowed?) I didn't know this existed until a few weeks ago and it works really well!

Apologize in advance for formatting issues I'm on mobile.

I only used those bands that dont stretch. This is the one I use.

OPTP Stretch Out Strap with Stretching Exercise Poster
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXWS98E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UIFQzbNPEQA4H

For stretches I do basic hip opening stretches and I do 5-10 deep breathes. Depends if I'm in a time crunch or morning or night. I find it easier to do longer breathes at night after a day of movement.

My routine if you want to get specific is:
Again sorry in advance I dont know all the names on the top of my head.

1. Stand up and touch toes.
   Be sure to not round your back. Have a slight bouncing motion then hold and flex on the last breadth
   
   
2. Pancake stretch.
   What helps is if you have something to hold onto and push yourself down to further the stretch (like a bed frame or if you idgaf then a table leg). Do the same in with you have a bouncing motion and then hold on the last one
   
   
3. Sit on ground with legs in front of you parallel to each other and grab the arch of your foot (if youre not flexible enough i would recommend grabbing your toes or ankles depending on flexibility). This one I dont bounce just hold the stretch. Also helps to straighten out your back and then do it. Similar to my first stretch.
   
   
4. Butterfly
   This I dont bounce but be sure that your back ia straight. If you want to really feel it lean forward (back straight!) And use your elbows to push down on your legs.
   
   
5. Hip extention?
   This stretch is like you're in the position of doing lunges. Be sure that when executing you're flexing your butt and your knee does not go past your toes. You should feel the stretch in the other leg. No bouncing just hold.
   
   
6. Pigeon stretch
   This one is self explanatory.
   
   
7. Lying hip thrust.
   
   
   I'll provide a more in-depth update once I get home
   
   
   Yeah these helped me reached that level of flexibility. I do other stretches for my upper body but my hips are my main concern since I sit down a lot and stretching the upper body is pretty easy to do anywhere without looking weird.
   
   If you have any other questions please be sure to ask. I'm more than welcome to help in anyway I can!
   
   

Hell ya! Deadlifts and Squats are the ticket. Great compound lifts. Those will carry you a long way, Keep at em, really fun lifts. Invest in a Strech Strap and Foam Roller if you dont already have them.

Also a good routine to check out is the Starting Strength Program

Once you get in a routine it's really fun to push yourself. Keep at it!