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Movements

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Pillar March - Straight Leg Linear

January 15, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Lift straight leg in front of body as opposite arm swings forward
  • Pull heel back down to ground underneath hip as you step forward, repeating with other leg
  • Continue for prescribed number of repetitions or distance

Coaching Keys

  • Keep chest up
  • Keep toes pulled to shins
  • Pull foot down to ground with hip going to full extension
  • Keep bottom leg straight

You Should Feel It

  • Stretching the hamstrings

Tags: Hamstrings, Movement Preparation, Stretching

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