Dynamic Stretches Flashcards

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Dynamic Chest Stretch

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  • Keep arms parallel to floor, reach as far forward as comfortably possible with straight arms
  • Keeping arms parallel with the floor, return the arms simultaneously and clap the hands lightly
  • Keep the spine in a neutral position throughout exercise
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Lunge with Twist

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  • Keep front shin vertical and knee behind toes
  • Lower rear knee to within an inch of the ground
  • Maintain upright torso, rotate upper body toward leading leg
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Squat to Overhead Reach

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  • Keep heels flat, push the hips back, avoid rounding the back, keep chest up
  • Look straight forward, use a smooth, controlled tempo to rise upwards coming up onto the toes and pointing fingers to the sky
  • Return towards the floor reversing the above action
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Posterior Step with Overhead Reach

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  • Stand up tall. Take a step backwards whilst reaching above your head
  • Fully stretch the body up and back
  • Return to a standing pose and repeat using the alternate leg
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Squat to Overhead Reach and Twist

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  • Keep heels flat, push the hips back, avoid rounding the back
  • Keep chest up, look straight forward
  • Using a smooth, controlled tempo, stand up tall reaching above the head with a twist
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