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Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch
The crossleg hamstring knee stretch
is a stretch similar to the doubleleg
hamstring stretch.
The main differences between the 2 exercises are that the crossleg
stretch only stretches one leg and also emphasizes a bit more on
knee flexibility.
This exercise is good when need more knee flexibility
for the wushu
front stretch kick.
Find more stretches at stretching main.
Technical description: Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch
- Stand with both knees extended and put your right foot over the left foot.
( so that you legs are crossed )
- Then bend forward down your upper body to stretch your hamstring & knee area.
It is very important that you keep your upper body straight or slightly
hollowed.
Only your front leg should be stretched, not the back.
- You can either place your hands on your leg to
keep the knee extended or reach for the floor. ( reaching for the floor
often leads to a bent back )
Trainer advice: Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch
- Avoid fast sudden movements. If you decide
to stretch dynamically, move slowly and concentrated. Whenever the
knee area
is stretched, be careful with dynamic
stretching techniques.
( exhale when you move down and inhale when you move up )
- Don't do this stretch when your knees hurt.
- Don't use knee bandages when you do this stretch.
- This stretch is often used by runners.
- I am talking about "Knee Stretcesh" when
the tendons around the knee area are stretched.
Related Instructions: Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch
Videos: Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch
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