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Modified Hurdler Stretch
modified hurdler stretch
modified hurdler stretch
  1. Sit with one leg extended and the other with knee flexed.
  2. Keeping you back straight, lean over the extended leg and reach for the toes.
  3. Stop when a moderate stretch is felt and hold for about 10 seconds.
 
modified hurdler stretch
  1. Place towel around extended foot, grasp towel with both hands.
  2. Lean backwards, applying pressure by trying to straighten the back into an upright position.
  3. Apply pressure for a slow count of 10.
  4. Relax and reach further toward toes in a more stretched position..
  5. Repeat application of pressure and relaxation tow or three times.
  6. Repeat for the other leg.


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Last Updated: September 30, 2004