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World Greatest Stretch

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Hamstrings accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Quadriceps Calves

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Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

3.1

Force

pull

World Greatest Stretch is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Quadriceps.

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1

Start in a lunge position with your right foot forward and your left foot back.

2

Place your hands on the ground on either side of your right foot.

3

Lower your left knee to the ground and extend your right leg, keeping your right foot flat on the ground.

4

Rotate your torso to the right, reaching your right arm up towards the ceiling.

5

Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.

6

Switch sides and repeat the stretch with your left foot forward.

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