Stretching Set Two

Stretching Exercises
Groin Stretch Benefit: Stretches the groin muscles. Action: Sit with the bottoms of your feet placed together and your knees pointing outward. Grasp your ankles and place your elbows on your knees. Keeping your back straight, use your elbows to push your knees toward the ground. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds. Repetitions: 2-3 times
Hip Flexor Stretch Benefit: Stretches the muscles in the hip and groin. Action: Place one knee on the ground. Step up with the front leg so the foot is flat on the ground and your knee is directly over your ankle. Keeping your back straight, press your hips forward. Use your hands for balance and your abdominal muscles to keep your upper body from tilting forward. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds. Change legs and stretch with the opposite leg in back. Repetitions: 2-3 times
Hamstring Stretch Benefit: Stretches the hamstring muscles. Action: Sit with one leg extended forward and your toes pointed toward the ceiling. Bend your other leg so the sole of your foot is touching the knee of your straight leg. Keeping your back straight, press your shoulders and chest slowly forward toward the foot of the straight leg. Hold this position for 15-30 seconds. Repeat on the opposite side. Repetitions: 2-3 times

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