Squat to Hamstring Stretch
Back of the Body Stretches
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1m 16s
By moving from a squatting position to standing with your legs as straight as you can comfortably you will be stretching the backs of your legs. Don’t worry if your heels are not on the floor, or if you need to hold onto something sturdy to stabilize you.
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