Asked by Andreina Nicasio on May 11, 2024
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Sit up straight on the floor with both legs straight out.Bring the left leg up with your knee bent and place your foot on the floor to the right of the right knee.Then place your right elbow on the upper part of your left knee.Your left hand should be in back of you to help you look over your left shoulder.Take in a deep breath before you begin to twist your upper body and exhale slowly while you hold this posture for 10-25 seconds.Repeat for the right leg
A) neck muscles
B) calf muscles
C) thigh muscles (quadriceps)
D) outer thigh muscles
E) hip muscles (hip flexor)
F) groin muscles
G) back and side muscles
H) lower back
I) hamstrings
J) lumbar muscles (lower back)
Lumbar Muscles (lower Back)
A group of muscles in the lower back region involved in the movement and support of the spine.
Stretching Exercise
Physical activities that aim to increase the flexibility and length of muscles by extending them.
Sit Up Straight
An instruction often given to improve posture by aligning the back vertically and avoiding slouching.
- Master the proper ways to stretch different groups of muscles.
- Ascertain the muscle groups activated by certain stretches.
- Apply knowledge of stretching exercises to enhance flexibility and prevent injury.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the proper ways to stretch different groups of muscles.
- Ascertain the muscle groups activated by certain stretches.
- Apply knowledge of stretching exercises to enhance flexibility and prevent injury.
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