Body Solid G6B - Manual (Page 68)

STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
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STRETCHING
WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN
Stretching the hamstrings and groin
with emphasis on insertion of
the hamstrings and calves
GROIN
Straddle (Spread Eagle)
M U S C L E ( S ) A F F E C T E D : g a s t r o c n e m i u s , h a m s t r i n g s , s p i n a l e r e c t o r s ,
a d d u c t o r s a n d s a r t o r i u s
1. Sit with the upper body nearly vertical and legs straight, and
spread legs as far as possible.
2. With right hand, grasp toes of right foot and pull on toes slightly,
while pulling chest toward right leg. Hold for 10 seconds.
3. Release toes and relax foot.
4. Grasp ankle and continue to pull chest toward right leg. Hold for
10 seconds.
5. Point toes away from body and continue to pull chest toward right
leg. Hold for 10 seconds.
6. Repeat process with the left leg.
7. Repeat process by grasping right toes with right hand and left
toes with left hand. Move the torso forward and toward the ground.
Stretching the hamstrings and groin
with emphasis on the upper portion
Stretching the groin, low
back and hamstrings