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Heel to Butt - Moving Forward with Arm Reach

January 12, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Grab right ankle with the right hand and pull heel to glute as the left hip and ankle extend
  • Step forward with right foot and repeat stretch on other side
  • Continue for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Keep knee pointed to ground
  • Keep glute contracted during stretch
  • Do not hyper-extend low back

You Should Feel It

  • Stretching the quadriceps

Tags: Quadriceps, Movement Preparation, Stretching

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