
Crossover Stretch
Equipment
Exercise mat.
Exercise Technique:
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Lie on your back on a mat.
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Bring the right knee into the chest while leaving the left leg straight on
the floor.
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Place the left hand on the knee and the right arm on the floor at shoulder
level.
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Slowly bring the knee sideways to the left. Be sure and leave the right arm
on the floor to feel the stretch in the chest.
- Hold
for fifteen seconds. Remember to keep breathing.
- Slowly
return to the center and do the other side.
Performance
Tips
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Move slowly to avoid jerking the spine.
- Only
bring the knee down sideways as far as is comfortable for you.
- Keep
breathing as you hold the stretch.
Repetitions
Hold the stretch
for 10 to 15 seconds. Do the other side.
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