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Exercise: Heel to Hammy

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Walking

• Grab right ankle with right hand and pull up
• While left leg supports you, rise onto ball of foot; hold for two seconds
• Moving forward, release right leg and perform on opposite leg

Skip

• Same movement as above, but perform skipping
• Instead of grabbing ankle, just briefly tap hand to ankle

Run

• Same movements as above, but perform running
• Do not use hands at all

Benefit: Stretching the quad reduces forward-pulling force on your shin and thighbone.
Coaching Point: Keep your hips square over the ground and make sure your knee stays directly under your hip.

Toy SoldierKnee to Chest

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