Question

Directions:

• Imagine you just went for a long run. You ended your run with a nice walk and are ready to stretch. You especially worked your legs.
• Find exercises that will stretch the following muscles listed below.
• Provide the information requested.
• Please review the stretches in the Exercise Library at the end of the course for help with stretching technique.

1. Hamstrings

Name of Exercise:

Describe the action:

Two technique recommendations:

2. Quadriceps
Name of Exercise:

Describe the action:

Two technique recommendations:

3. Calf (Gastrocnemius)
Name of Exercise:

Describe the action:

Two technique recommendations:

4. Hip Flexors

Name of Exercise:

Describe the action:

Two technique recommendations:

Answer 1

when ever i have to run for basketball ball we do these exercises beforehand
1. scoops- put one leg put one leg forward and keep it straight. On your
back leg bend it down until your arms can touch the ground. Then with a scooping motion with your hands move your arms up and forward until you're standing straight. up walk forward while you do this
2. dinosaur/soldier kicks- while walking forward lift one leg up to about your hips and then let is fall back to place. then after your first leg goes up swing your other leg backwards and lean down and try to touch the ground. Then resume normal standing position. Do this while moving forward. there is some more but I don't have the time to type them all. Hope this helps!