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The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide - Uniformed Services ...

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Table 7-1. Dynamic Stretch Exercises to be Used in<strong>Physical</strong> TrainingNameDescriptionMuscleGroup(s)Trunk TwistersNo count exercise: Starting froma seated position with handsbehind the head, twist the uppertorso to one side, and then tothe other.Abdominalmuscles,including obliquesTrunk BendingFore/AftNo count exercise: Standing straight, kneesslightly bent, bend the trunk forward and thenback.Hip flexorsStatic StretchingMost of the benefits derived from flexibility training are obtained with a consistent,post-exercise, static stretching program. <strong>The</strong> stretching that is performed followingexercise on one day helps to prepare the muscles for the next day's exercise session.<strong>The</strong> following exercises (Table 7-2) can be incorporated into a post-exercisestretching program by selecting 1-3 stretches for each anatomicallocation listed below. Remember to balance the front of the body with the back (e.g., hipextensors with hip flexors, hamstrings with quadriceps). Select more stretches for thosebody areas exercised (e.g., legs after a run, shoulders after a swim). Perform 2-5 repetitionsper stretch, hold for 15-30 seconds, then relax for 10-15 seconds. Note: these stretches areall no count exercises.122 Flexibility

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