5 Useful Ways To Test If You Need To Stretch

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BEING INFLEXIBLE SUCKS- Not only do you struggle to do the activities you enjoy, but minor physical activity can lead to discomfort and pain.

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HERE ARE 5 TESTS TO CHECK... HOW FLEXIBLE ARE YOU?

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Are You Flexible Enough For Squats?

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Can you get your back parallel to the ground with only a slight bend at the knee? Do not round your back!

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Can you get into a lunge in which both the front and back knee are at 90 degree angles with your back neutral and your shin vertical?

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SWIPE UP TO SEE THE LAST TWO TESTS & HOW YOU CAN IMPROVE THEM!

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5 Useful Ways To Test If You Need To Stretch

BEING INFLEXIBLE SUCKS- Not only do you struggle to do the activities you enjoy, but minor physical activity can lead to discomfort and pain.

HERE ARE 5 TESTS TO CHECK... HOW FLEXIBLE ARE YOU?

Are You Flexible Enough For Squats?

Can you get your back parallel to the ground with only a slight bend at the knee? Do not round your back!

Are Your Hamstrings Tight?

Can you get into a lunge in which both the front and back knee are at 90 degree angles with your back neutral and your shin vertical?

Are Your Hips Flexible?

SWIPE UP TO SEE THE LAST TWO TESTS & HOW YOU CAN IMPROVE THEM!

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