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2. 22 cool-down stretches that will help prevent soreness after ...

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   But when your workout is complete, holding static stretches is the best way to release tension in the muscles and help the body recover. An effective cool-down period should last between 5 and 10 ...

3. 10 Best Flexibility Exercises To Stay Active & Mobile ... - AOL

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   Place your hands behind the lifted leg, or use a yoga strap, and gently pull the leg toward your chest until you feel a comfortable stretch in the hamstring. Repeat on the other side. Complete two ...

4. A Physical Therapist Shares Glute Stretches to Relieve ... - AOL

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   This stretch targets the outer glutes and thighs and is also a great way to decompress after a long day. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

5. Cooling down - Wikipedia

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   Static stretching. Static stretching is the appropriate form of stretching to aid in the cooling down procedure. It aids in decreasing the body's temperature, removing lactic acid from the muscles and increasing flexibility. [5] Each stretch should be held for a minimum of 10–20 seconds and stretched to the point of mild discomfort but not ...

6. The Best Stretches For Every Scenario: From Workout ... - AOL

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7. Stretching - Wikipedia

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   Chronic static stretching was shown to increase range of motion of Dorsiflexion or bringing one's foot closer to their shin by an average of 5.17 degrees in healthy individuals versus 3.77 degrees when solely using ballistic stretching. [3] While static stretching is shown to decrease power and speed in higher level athletes, when it comes to ...

8. Calf raises - Wikipedia

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   Bridging exercises are done with a flexed knee to lessen the stretch on the hamstring (a knee flexor) and focus the hip extension work on the gluteus maximus. In that same respect, the reduced knee flexion makes plantar flexion work comparable to a seated calf raise, due to the lessened stretch on the gastrocnemius (like the hamstring, also a knee flexor).

9. Try One Of These Leg Stretches For Your Tight AF Muscles - AOL

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   Stretching tight leg muscles helps you stay healthy and ready for workouts, according to physical therapists. These are the seven best leg stretches.