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Runners Stretch
Muscles involved
The runner's stretch targets the hamstrings, glutes and calves. It is a great way to recover after running or leg day.
How to do it
- Take a wide step forward, supporting both hands on the sides of the front foot.
- Lower your hip forward to feel the stretch in the back of your leg.
- Hold the posture, breathing deeply without bouncing.
- Change sides and repeat with the same control.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Maintain deep and constant breathing during the stretch. - Avoid bouncing; prioritize constant tension. - Ensure the front knee does not pass the line of your foot.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Runners Stretch: which muscles does it work?
Runners Stretch mainly works: Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Soleus, Gastrocnemius.
What is Runners Stretch good for?
The runner's stretch targets the hamstrings, glutes and calves. It is a great way to recover after running or leg day.
How do you do Runners Stretch with proper form?
- Maintain deep and constant breathing during the stretch. - Avoid bouncing; prioritize constant tension. - Ensure the front knee does not pass the line of your foot.
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