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Steve, Clayesmore Prep School

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  • Quads stretch - stand on one leg, behind leg at knee - stretch
  • Hamstring stretch - sit in pike shape (legs out straight in front of you) - reach as far as you can go
  • Groin stretch (butterfly stretch) - sit down and put feet together, knees facing outwards - try to push knees down to the ground
  • Abdominal stretch (seal stretch) - lie on front, push stomach off the floor
  • Stretch arms - put one arm across body (repeat with the other)
  • Make sure doing it properly - dont overstretch
  • Emphasise the importance of stretching

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