Stretches to Grow Taller

Your body stops growing after puberty, but this doesn't mean you can't add a little more height to your matured body. You can lengthen your spine with several stretching exercises. Consistent spine stretching lengthens out spinal discs that compress over time and corrects any curvatures in your back. Spine stretching may maximize your untapped natural height.

  1. Standing Forward Bend

    • Stand straight up with knees locked and feet together. Slowly bend down until you can reach and hold your ankles or calves. Hold this position for at least 10 seconds. This stretch folds your body in half while in a standing position, stretching out your lower back.

    Basic Leg Stretch

    • Sit on the floor with legs sitting apart. Slowly reach out to one of your legs. Continue reaching until you can touch your toes or until you can no longer reach out (grab the farthest part of your leg possible if you cannot reach your toes). Hold this position for several seconds. When done, repeat the stretch on your other leg.

    Bridge

    • Lay flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Bring your feet close to your body and grab your ankles with your hands. Next, lift your torso as if reaching towards the the ceiling with your stomach. Hold this position for several seconds or until you can no longer hold yourself up.

    Wall Stretch

    • Stand straight up with your back against a wall. Stand on the tips of your toes and raise your arms. Place your arms directly against the wall and continually press your back towards the wall. Hold this position for 6 seconds, then repeat.

    Downward Facing Dog

    • Kneel, with your hands and knees on the floor. Your knees should be directly below your hips, and your hands slightly forward of your shoulders. Now unbend your legs and hold yourself up with your hands and feet. At this point, your body is making a pyramid-like shape with your rear pointing towards the ceiling. Hold this position for several seconds. Bring in your arms or feet more for additional difficulty.