Do you feel that you are left out because of your height? Do you feel smaller when your friends are around? Do you lack self confidence whenever you face a lot of people because you feel that other people may be making fun of you? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then it’s time for you to consider the means to increase body height. Yes, you can add more inches to your height even if you’re through with the adolescent stage.

Here, you will discover the secrets on how to increase height by following these simple stretching and exercise guides.

1. Hanging – Hanging can counteract the gravity because it lets the weight of your lower torso stretch your spine and reduce the tension between your vertebrae. In here, you need to have a horizontal bar that is high enough so that your body can fully extend. While hanging, keep your arms, shoulders, and hips as relaxed as possible. Hang for at least 20 seconds and repeat the process when you are able to grip the bar again. Repeat this exercise at least three times.

2. Standing Forward Bend – This is a great way to relax and decompress your spine. It stretches your calves, hamstrings, hips, neck, and your back. To begin with, stand with your feet at about 18 inches apart and your palms on the back of your thighs. Then, slide down your hands along the side of your legs without your knees bending. Try to slide as far as possible and as you bend over, make sure your hands stay firmly on your legs.

3. Downward Facing Dog – This maneuver is one of the great ways to increase height through stretching and flexibility. Get down on your hands and knees. Your legs should be a shoulder’s width apart and your fingers straight forward. Curl your toes as if you were trying to stand on your toes. Then straighten your legs and push your arms upward. Preferably, you would want to push so that your spine lengthens. Make sure your legs are straight and your feet are firmly placed on the floor. Stretch yourself further until your legs are straight. Remain in that position while taking several deep breaths and then repeat the entire movement several more times.

4. Backward Bend – This method forces your spine to reach a maximum curvature which frees the cartilage. To do this exercise routine, find a firm surface and lay flat on your back with your arms extended towards your feet and your palms on the floor. Keep your feet together while you raise your legs over your head. You must allow your toes to touch the floor behind your head. Push off the floor with your palms to give you the power to lift your legs over your head and to raise your hips off the floor. After your toes touch the ground, bring your legs back to your starting position in a gentle and controlled manner. Repeat this exercise at least 5 times.

Now, these are some of the stretches and other forms of exercise which might be of help for you to grow height fast and face everyone with utmost confidence. Try these out and see how they work.