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SIDE STRETCHES
Open your arms to the side and lift them until they are over your head. Reach your right arm
as far toward the ceiling as you can for one count. Repeat this action with your left arm.
QUADRICEPS STRETCH
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach behind you and pull your right foot up. Bring your
heel as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts and repeat with left foot.
INNER THIGH STRETCH
Sit with the soles of your feet together and your knees pointing outward. Pull your feet
as close to your groin as possible. Gently push your knees toward the oor.
Hold for 15 counts.
TOE TOUCHES
Slowly bend forward from your waist, letting your back and shoulders relax as you
stretch toward your toes. Reach as far as you can and hold for 15 counts.
HAMSTRING STRETCHES
Extend your right leg. Rest the sole of your left foot against your right inner thigh.
Stretch toward your toe as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts. Relax and then repeat
with left leg.
CALF/ACHILLES STRETCH
Lean against a wall with your right leg in front of the left and your arms forward. Keep your
left leg straight and the right foot on the oor; then bend the right leg and lean forward by
moving your hips toward the wall. Hold, then repeat on the other side for 15 counts.
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