Stretching exercises for lower body-Achilles Tendon
Place on foot uphill on slant board then lean forward to stretch the Achilles tendon. Going in and out of the tension helps hydrate the tissues. Motion is lotion.
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Place on foot uphill on slant board then lean forward to stretch the Achilles tendon. Going in and out of the tension helps hydrate the tissues. Motion is lotion.
This is a two part active stretch. Position hands in bilateral overhead grip. Then pull back through posterior hip and feel tension in right hamstring. As you lean forward feel the stretch in the front anterior hip. Left Foot position is everted and heel is down. Due to the overhead grip you will feel tension stretch through the trunk.
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