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Stretching supports weight loss by bumping up the number of calories you burn daily, according toHealthline.

Two main types of stretching can promote weight lossstatic and dynamic stretching.

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Static stretching is the image you likely have when you think of stretching.

Static stretching pinpoints a single muscle group during each stretch.

While stretching won’t torch as many calories as aerobic exercise and resistance training, every little bit helps.

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However, the heavier you are and the more dynamic the stretch, the more calories you’ll burn.

Now, let’s dive into Johnston’s top recommended stretches for weight loss.

Since this is a single-leg exercise, double-check you do the movement with both legs for a balanced stretch.

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“Elevate your heels to squat lower and stay more upright,” explains Johnston.

Also, deep squats allow the glutes and quads to experience load in a more stretched-out position."

Hanging Leg Raises

The third stretch to boost weight loss is the hanging leg raise.

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