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Split Hamstring Stretch - Dynamic

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HOW: Begin in a seated position with your legs straight in a split position. From this position, reach your arms forward, hold for the given amount of time, return to the starting position and then reach towards each leg holding for the given amount of time. 

  • FEEL: You will feel a stretch through your groin muscles and your hamstring muscles. 
  • COMPENSATION: Keep your chest up while reaching forward and side to side to encourage a hip hinge movement, try not to round your mid back as you perform this.

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