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Glute Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Glutes. Benefits include alleviation of lower back and sciatica pain, increased hip flexibility, and improved lower body mobility.

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Calf Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Gastrocnemius and Soleus. Benefits include better ankle flexibility, reduced risk of Achilles tendon injuries, and relief from shin splints.

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Hip Flexor Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Hip Flexors. Benefits include reduced tension in the hips, improved lower back health, and better overall posture.

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IT Band Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Iliotibial Band. Benefits include decreased lateral knee pain, improved leg alignment, and enhanced recovery for runners and cyclists.

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Hamstring Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Hamstrings. Benefits include improved flexibility in the posterior thigh muscles, reduced lower back pain, and prevention of leg muscle strains.

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Quadriceps Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Quadriceps. Benefits include increased flexibility of the front thigh muscles, reduction in knee stiffness, and injury prevention.

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Adductor Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Adductors. Benefits include increased inner thigh flexibility, groin strain prevention, and support for lateral movement activities.

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Abdominal Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Abdominals. Benefits include improved posture, enhancement of core flexibility, and reduction of tightness in the abs.

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Upper Back Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Trapezius and Rhomboids. Benefits include relief from upper back stiffness, improved posture, and decreased neck tension.

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Chest Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Pectorals. Benefits include expanding the chest, improved posture, and alleviating upper back pain.

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Neck Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Neck Extensors and Flexors. Benefits include relief from neck stiffness and tension, improved range of neck motion, and prevention of cervical spine issues.

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Forearm Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Forearm Flexors and Extensors. Benefits include relief from tight forearms, improved grip strength, and prevention of forearm strain.

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Shoulder Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Deltoids. Benefits include increased shoulder range of motion, reduced shoulder tension, and prevention of rotator cuff injuries.

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Triceps Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Triceps. Benefits include improved arm and shoulder flexibility, better overhead reach, and complementing upper body workouts.

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Lat Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Latissimus Dorsi. Benefits include enhanced shoulder and spine flexibility and relief from tight back muscles.

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Lower Back Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Erector Spinae. Benefits include reduced lower back pain, increased spinal flexibility, and support for core stability.

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Piriformis Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Piriformis. Benefits include reduced risk of sciatica, increased hip joint flexibility, and relief from tight buttocks.

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Ankle Mobility Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Ankle joint and surrounding muscles. Benefits include decreased risk of ankle sprains, improved balance, and better performance in activities requiring ankle use.

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Spinal Twist

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Muscles targeted: Obliques and entire spinal musculature. Benefits include increased spinal mobility, detoxifying effects on the spine, and relief from back tightness.

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Wrist Stretch

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Muscles targeted: Wrist Extensors and Flexors. Benefits include reduced risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, relief from wrist strain, and improved wrist mobility.

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