New Balance 5K Back Stretch, $. Standing Hamstrlngs Stretch, Buttocks, Hips and Abdominal Stretch

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4. Back Stretch

Stand with your legs shoulder width apart and your knees slightly bent, Bend forward from your waist with your arms extending loosely In front of your body. Gently bend from the waist flexing your body as far forward as It will go.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, Straighten up and repeat,

$. Standing Hamstrlngs Stretch

Stand with your legs hip-width apart, Extend one leg out in front of you and keep that foot fiat against the ground, With your hands resting lightly on your thighs, bend your back leg and lean forward slightly from your hips until you feel a stretch In the back of your thigh. Be sure to lean forward from the hip joint rather than bending at your waist.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, Repeat for the opposite leg,

6. Buttocks, Hips and Abdominal Stretch

Lay fiat on your back with your hips relaxed against the floor. Bend one leg at the knee, Keeping both shoulders fiat on the floor, gently grasp the bent knee with your hands and purl it over your body and towards the ground.You should feel a stretch in

your hips, abdominals and lower back,

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds and release. Repeat for opposite side,

7. Inner Thigh Stretch

Sit on the floor and bend your legs so that the soles of your feet are togethen Place your elbows on your knees, Lean forward from the waist and press down lightly on the inside of your knees, You should feel a stretch In the muscles of your Inside thigh.

Hold for 20 Io 30 seconds and release.

8. Arm Pullback

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and toes pointing forward and with your knees slightly bent, Let your arms hang relaxed on either side of your body, Expand your chest and pull your shoulders back. Bend your elbows slightly and clasp your hands behind your back. Slewly straighten your arms as you lilt your hands upward. Raise your hands upward until you feel mild tension in your shoulder and chest region.

Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Lower your arms to their original position and bend your elbows. Release your hands and return them to your sides,

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New Balance 5K Back Stretch, $. Standing Hamstrlngs Stretch, Buttocks, Hips and Abdominal Stretch, Arm Pullback