[header] How to stretch to improve your flexibility [title] Warm up your muscles. [step] Perform 40 jumping jacks , 25 squats, run on the spot for 5 minutes, and ten press-ups or ten girl press-ups if you are not strong enough. [title] Start with simple stretches to get used to the concept and feeling of stretching. 
[step] Stand up and stretch your legs into a wide straddle. Reach down until your palms rest on the ground, keeping your legs straight.