Inner and Reverse Thigh Stretch: From the squat position with your back straight extend your right leg to your right. Then use your right hand gently to push your right knee towards the floor and thus stretching the inner back thigh and calf muscle. Then at the same time use your left elbow pushing out against the inside of your left knee thus stretching the inner thigh of the opposite leg. Then return to the squat position and extend the left leg now. Then repeat the exercise five times.
Inner Thigh Stretches: Sit on the floor and draw your legs together so that the soles of your feet touch. Then hold onto your feet and lower your knees to either side as far as you can. Then use your arms or elbows place gentle pressure on your legs so get the fullest possible stretch. In this position hold for five to ten seconds then release. Repeat the exercise five times.z
Calves Stretch: Stand with your feet one shoulder width apart. Then bring up your left foot up behind you until you feel your heel touching the top of your leg and hold in place by putting your left hand on your foot for five to ten seconds then release. Now back to start position with your knees slightly bent, put your weight in your right leg and extended you left leg out. Keeping your right knee slightly bent move your weight onto you left leg as you make your toes point to the ceiling then press the heel firmly into the floor as you feel the stretch in your left calf and hold for five to ten seconds. Release and change leg this time. Repeat the exercise five times.
With all stretching exercises you must remember to do them very slowly and never try to bounce or force the muscle whilst stretching.
"NEVER STRETCH WHEN COLD".
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