Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Training Tips #3 - Inverted Hamstring Stretch

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Beginning Position
Standing on one leg

Movement

  • Bend over at waist and kick opposite heel to sky
  • Keep hips elevated while lifting right knee to chest
  • Hold stretch for 10 seconds, then repeat for 5 reps
  • Switch to opposite leg

Safety Points

  • Keep back flat
  • Keep abs drawn in or braced
  • Maintain straight line from ear through hip, knee and ankle

Target
This movement focuses on the the hamstrings.

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