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We nabbed an exclusive performance-boosting routine designed specifically to improve flexibility, strength and speed.
“It also improves circulation greatly to keep muscles warm and speeds recovery after injury.”
Take a few steps back and bend at the waist until your spine is parallel with the floor.
Be sure to stretch your hips away from the wall, lifting your lower belly in and back.
Lengthen your lower back but be sure to keep the pelvis stable.
Stretch the crown of your head forward holding this position for 10 breaths.
Keep your hips stable and bend forward from the hips, bringing your fingertips or palms to the floor.
Hold this for 10 breaths then walk the hands over to the left side.
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Sit on the floor and bring the soles of your feet together.
Press the soles of your feet together to allow your thighs to descend towards the floor.
Never force your knees down.
Instead, release the heads of the thigh bones towards the floor so your knees will follow.
If you have trouble keeping the spine straight, sit on a folded blanket.
At the end of those 10 breaths, descend a little further and take 10 more breaths.
Inhale and sit tall then raise your arms in the air.
Exhale, lean forward and reach for your toes.
Allow your head to drop and gaze past the end of your nose.
Straighten your legs, flex your feet and engage the quadriceps.
Don’t lock your knees.
If your hamstrings are tight, you’ve got the option to always bend your legs slightly.
Drop your left knee back and down using a towel underneath if your knees are sensitive.
Keeping your hips stable, lift your spine up then draw your low belly and ribs in.
Repeat on the other side.
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