Flexibility Exercises Flashcards
1
Q
Static gastroc stretch
A
Keep glutes and quads activated to deepen stretch
2
Q
Static standing TFL stretch
A
Keep glutes contract to allow TFL to lengthen (reciprocal inhibition)
3
Q
Static kneeling hip flexor stretch
A
Using foam pad under back knee will improve comfort
4
Q
Static standing adductor stretch
A
Can be done kneeling or on stability ball to reduce demand
5
Q
Static lat ball stretch
A
If pinching in should occurs, perform with palm down on ball. To increase stretch, adduct arm