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Calf Stretch

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Place your hands on a wall, extend one leg back, and push the heel towards the ground. Benefits include improved flexibility in the calves and ankles.

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Handstand

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Kick up to a handstand against a wall or free standing. Develops shoulder flexibility and stability.

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Shoulder Stretch

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Grab one arm above your elbow with the opposite hand and pull it across your body. Stretches the shoulder and upper arm muscles.

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Child's Pose

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Sit back on your heels with your arms extended forward and forehead on the ground. Helps relax the body and stretches the back and shoulders.

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Pike Stretch

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Sit with your legs extended forward and reach your hands towards your toes. Flexibility in the hamstrings and lower back is enhanced.

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Bridge Stretch

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Lie on your back and place your hands by your ears, then push up into an arched position. Strengthens the back and increases spinal flexibility.

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IT Band Stretch

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Stand and cross one leg behind the other, lean to the side towards the front foot. Stretches the iliotibial band and reduces tension in the hips.

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Split Stretch

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Slide into a split position with one leg stretched forward and one behind. Improves flexibility in the hamstrings, hip flexors, and quadriceps.

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Straddle Stretch

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Sit with your legs opened wide apart and lean your torso forward. Increases flexibility in the inner thighs and hip adductors.

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Chest Stand

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Lie on your stomach and arch your back to lift your legs over your head, touching the ground. Enhances back flexibility and opens the chest.

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Cat-Cow Stretch

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On your hands and knees, alternate between arching your back and letting it sag towards the floor. Improves flexibility in the spine and helps with back pain.

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L-Sit

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Sit on the floor and lift your body up with your arms straight, keeping your legs extended in front of you. Enhances core strength and hip flexor flexibility.

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Hip Flexor Stretch

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Step one foot forward into a lunge and lower your back knee to the ground. Enhances flexibility of the hip flexors.

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Triceps Stretch

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Raise one arm above your head, bend at the elbow and use the opposite hand to push it down. Stretches the triceps and shoulder.

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Piriformis Stretch

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Sit and cross one leg over the other, then gently pull the knee towards the chest. Relieves tightness in the piriformis and helps reduce sciatic pain.

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Ankle Rotation

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Sit with one leg extended and rotate your ankle in a circular motion. Improves ankle mobility and reduces stiffness.

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Butterfly Stretch

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Sit with the soles of your feet together and push your knees towards the ground. Targets the groin and hip rotators.

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Wrist Stretch

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Extend your arm in front of you and gently pull back on your fingers with the opposite hand. Increases flexibility in the wrists and forearms.

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Quadriceps Stretch

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Stand on one foot and grab the other foot behind you, pulling it towards your glutes. Stretches the quadriceps and improves balance.

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Forward Bend

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Stand up and bend forward at the hips to touch your toes. Increases flexibility in your hamstrings and calves.

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