Stretch Exercise - SPORTSTECH X150 Manuel

Before each workout you should stretch your muscles for at least 5-10 minutes to warm them up
sufficiently. Repeat the following stretching exercises five times. Stretching before training helps improve
flexibility and reduces the risk of injury.
HEAD ROLLS
1
Rotate your head to the right for one count, feeling the stretch up the left side of your neck, then rotate your
head back for one count, stretching your chin to the ceiling and letting your mouth open. Rotate your head
to the left for one count, then drop your head to your chest for one count.
SHOULDER LIFTS
2
Lift your right shoulder toward your ear for one count. Then lift your left shoulder up for one count as you
lower your right shoulder.
SIDE STRETCHES
3
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
4
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
5
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 floor. Hold for 15 counts.
TOE TOUCHES
6
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
7
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
8
Lean against a wall with your left leg in front of the right and your arms forward. Keep your right leg straight
and the left foot on the floor; then bend the left 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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