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Full Body - The "Modified Triangle" Stretch

The "Triangle" Running Stretch
Stretch Your Full Body
Jesslyn Bass
  1. Stand with your feet wide and both slightly pointed to the left.
  2. Keeping your legs and back straight, bend from the waist and try to place your left hand on the floor near your left foot or on your left shin.
  3. Stand up again and repeat on the right side.

Created 02/04/06

  1. Back and Shoulders - The "Hug" Stretch
  2. Arms and Abdominals - The "Good Morning" Stretch
  3. Shoulders and Triceps - The "Reach Across" Stretch
  4. Thighs -The "Lunge" Stretch
  5. Quadricep Stretch - The "Kick Your Butt" Stretch
  6. ITB (Iliotibial Band) - The "Step Behind" Stretch
  7. Hamstrings - The "Touch Your Toes" Stretch
  8. Groin - The "Butterfly" Stretch
  9. Calves - The "Toes Up" Stretch
  10. Full Body - The "Modified Triangle" Stretch

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