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Head-to-Toe Running Stretches

by Jesslyn Cummings
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Arms and Abdominals - The "Good Morning" Stretch

The "Good Morning" Running Stretch
Stretch Your Arms and Abs
Jesslyn Bass
  1. Stand with your feet hip length apart and with good posture.
  2. Stretch your arms above your head, dropping your shoulders away from your ears.
  3. Lean back as far as you can without hurting your back (or falling over).
  4. Straighten up again and lean to the left, then to the right, to stretch your sides.
About.com's Yoga Guide, Ann Pizer, shows here how this stretch looks if you are very flexible.
  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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