Hamstrings flex the lower leg at the
knee
(stretch)
straight leg raise or leg up on bench
Quadriceps extend the lower leg at the
knee
(stretch) pull foot towards gluteus, push hip
forward
Gluteus Maximus abduct leg at the hip, external rotation
(stretch) figure 4 – cross
leg over knee
(stretch) knee in, side leg
out
Calves
plantar flexion
(stretch) toe up, heel down
Pectoralis Major arm adduction at shoulder joint
(stretch) palms face out,
elbow bent 90deg, press against wall
Erector Spinae back extensor
(stretch) round back by
bringing knees towards chest
Deltoids arm extension at shoulder joint
(stretch) bring arm across
body
Triceps back of arm, elbow extension
(stretch) palm touching
back, press elbow
Biceps front of arm, elbow flexion
(stretch) palms face out,
pull hands together behind back or press against wall