Trunk Flexion, Prone
1. Assume the depicted position on your hands and knees. Stretch your hands out in front of you and then slowly start to pull
them back in toward your body as you tuck your chin and arch your back upward.
2. Return to the starting position slowly.
Shoulder Stretch
1. Bring your right hand over
your right shoulder to the
upper back and bring your
left hand under your left
shoulder to the upper back.
2. Try to reach your finger-
tips. If you are not able to
reach your fingertips, use
a towel as an extension of
your hands and gently pull
one hand toward the other.
Reverse arm positions and
repeat.
Calf Stretch
1. Place both hands against
a wall to aid your balance.
Press the ball of your left foot
against the wall and keep the
heel of the same foot rested
on the floor (make sure your
left knee is bent).
2. Slowly start to straighten your
left knee and you will feel
the muscles in your left calf
stretch. Switch leg positions
and repeat.
Warm-Up Instructions
BR 2710
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