How Often You Should Stretch if You Want to Grow Taller, How Much and When

How often

Most height increase success stories out there show that consistency and perseverance are key factors for success.

A lot of succes stories indicate that the sweet spot is 6 days of stretching a week. Some people even do it every day, but you shouldn't do that. There should be at least a day a week reserved for recovery.

How much

Start with 20 minutes sessions if you're a beginner, then gradually work your way up to 1 hour. This is of relative importance though. Some people like to exercise faster some slower. My advice is to take your time and don't obsess over how much time you've spent on the yoga mattress. It is more important to exercise correctly, focus on the breathing and finish your stretches.

Also always listen to your body. That is the best indicator of a good workout or a lazy one. Don't focus too much on counting the seconds or the reps. In the end it's all about intensity and aiming for a satisfying workout. Soreness the next day is a sign that you are on the right track.

When

Mornings, after you wake up. This is not a golden rule though, but I have a theory that stretching in the morning will have a stronger impact on your spine than stretching in the evening for example. In the morning the spinal discs are loosen up and filled with liquid, raw, more responsive. Whereas later in the day your spine is already flexible and compressed from the gravity and all the movements you've made during the day. So logically mornings are ideal for an effective back workout.

You will probably notice this by yourself, stretching in the morning feels a lot more intense and painful.