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Tight hams

Article Abstract:

The hamstring muscles are a good indicator of a person's flexibility. To keep them in excellent condition, a simple contraction and relaxation technique can be utilized. This involves contracting the hamstrings just before stretching them. It is important to focus on flexing at the hip joint.

Author: Clippinger, Karen
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1996

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Two-way stretch

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The calf muscle is one of the most important muscles in the human body because they help to generate and absorb forces during most physical activities. proper stretching of this muscle is vitally important and one of the best ways to achieve that is with the lunge stretch.

Author: Clippinger, Karen
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1996

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Thigh soother

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Stretching of quadriceps or front thigh muscles helps relieve soreness and reduces the possibility of muscle tightness. Stretching can be done by means of sitting sideways on a chair and bending the knee opposite a leg that is beside the back of a chair.

Author: Clippinger, Karen
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1997
Health aspects, Stretch (Physiology), Stretching (Physiology)

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Subjects list: Methods, Stretching exercises, Leg, Leg muscles
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