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Hamstrings - The "Touch Your Toes" Stretch

The "Touch Your Toes" Running Stretch
Stretch Your Hamstrings
Jesslyn Bass
  1. From standing or sitting position, straighten your legs but do not lock your knees.
  2. Bend from the waist and try to touch your toes.
  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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