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Core Knowledge

Movements

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Handwalks - Reverse

January 3, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Bend over at waist, hands on the ground and walk feet backwards into a pushup position
  • Keeping knees straight, walk hands toward feet
  • When stretch is felt, walk feet back out and repeat

 

Coaching Keys

  • Keep knees straight
  • Start with hands out farther beyond your head for increased difficulty
  • Keep stomach tight

 

You Should Feel It

  • Stretching the hamstrings
  • Working the shoulders and torso

Tags: Hamstrings, Shoulder, Movement Preparation, Torso

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