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Core Knowledge

Movements

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Straight Leg Skip

January 14, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing

Procedure

  • Lift straight leg in front of body as opposite arm swings forward
  • Use your glute to pull your heel back down to ground underneath hip, generating a double contact and moving your body forward as the other leg swings forward
  • 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 and working the hamstrings

Tags: Hamstrings, Movement Preparation, Stretching

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