CALF STRETCH
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Stand With One Leg In Front Of The Other, Both Feet Facing
Forwards And The Front Leg Bent (The Knee Should Be Abo-
ve The Ankle).
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Press The Heel Of The Back Leg Into The Floor Until You
Begin To Feel The Calf Muscle In The Back Of The Rear Leg
Starting To Stretch.
NOTE: Side The Rear Leg Backwards To Increase This Stretch If
Required.
HAMSTRING STRETCH
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Sit with one leg extended. Bring the other leg towards you
and rest the sole of that foot onto the inner thigh of the ex-
tended leg.
•
Keeping your shoulders square, reach forward towards your
toes as far as possible, hold for the required count and then
relax.
NOTE: Keep your back and rear leg straight when performing this
stretch.
QUADRICEPS STRETCH
•
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach back and
grasp one foot with your other hand. Bring your heel as close
to your buttocks as possible. Hold for the required count and
then relax.
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