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From Module 4, Movement and exercise

Back of thigh stretch

Stretches the back of your thigh.

Time
About 1 minute
Level
Gentle
Position
Standing or sitting
Equipment
None
Space
A little floor space, and a chair to hold if you like

Step by step

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  1. 1.Stand tall. Hold the back of a chair, or rest your hands on your bent leg.
  1. 2.Put one heel forward on the floor, toes up. Keep that leg straight.
  1. 3.Bend your other knee a little and push your bottom back.
  2. 4.Lean forward a little with a straight back, until you feel a stretch.
  3. 5.Hold for 10 seconds. Then change legs. Do 2 on each side. Keep breathing.

Sitting down

Sit near the front of a chair. Stretch one leg out with the heel on the floor. Sit tall and lean forward a little.

Make it fit you

Easier

Lean forward only a little.

Harder

Hold the stretch for longer, up to 30 seconds.

Sources

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