Side stretches
Open your arms to the side and continue lifting them until they are over your head. Reach your right arm as far upward toward the ceiling as you can for one count. Feel the stretch up your right side. Repeat this action with your left arm.
Quadriceps stretch
With one hand against a wall for balance, reach behind you and pull your right foot up. Bring your heels as close to your buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts and repeat with left foot up.
Inner thigh stretch
Sit with the soles of your feet together with your knees pointing outward. Pull your feet as close into your groin as possible. Gently push your knees toward the floor. Hold for 15 counts.
Toe touches
Slowly bend forward from your waist, letting your back and shoulders relax as you stretch toward your toes. Reach down as far as you can and hold for 15 counts.
Hamstring stretches
Sit with your right leg extended. Rest the sole of your left foot against your tight inner thigh. Stretch toward your toe as far as possible. Hold for 15 counts. Relax and then repeat with left leg extended.
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