STRETCHING WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
POSTERIOR OF THIGH
Semistraddle (Figure Four)
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED: gastrocnemius, hamstrings and spinal erectors
1.Sit with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight.
2.Place sole of left foot on left side of right knee. The lateral side of left leg should be resting on the floor.
3.Lean forward from the waist and grasp toes with right hand and slightly pull toes toward the upper body as the chest is also pulled toward right leg. Hold for 10 seconds.
4.Release toes and relax foot.
5.Grasp ankle and continue to pull chest toward right leg. Hold for 10 seconds.
6.Point toes away from body and continue to pull chest toward right leg. Hold for 10 seconds.
7.Repeat with the left leg.
Stretching the hamstrings with emphasis on insertion of the hamstrings and calves
Stretching the hamstrings with emphasis on the middle portion
Stretching the hamstrings with emphasis on the upper portion
Remember... do all stretches in a smooth, slow controlled manner.
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