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

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Table 7-2. Static Stretch Exercises to be Used in<strong>Physical</strong> TrainingNameDescriptionMuscleGroup(s)Iliopsoas StretchThis exercise is essentially a standinglunge with a pelvic tilt. Begin from astanding position. Step forward withone leg, placing one foot in front of theother. Keep both legs slightly bent.Weight should be distributed towardthe front foot. Flatten the back and tuckthe hips under, stretching the iliopsoasmuscle on the front of the back leg. For added stretch,either lean slightly back with the upper torso or bendfurther at the knees.IliopsoasHip StretchBegin by lying on back, kneesbent, and feet flat on the deck.Cross one leg so that the ankle isresting on the knee of the otherleg. Slowly lift the one leg off thedeck and move it toward thechest. <strong>The</strong> stretch should be feltin the hip of the crossed leg.NOTE: May also be performedseated using arms to pull leg, asone unit, toward body.Hip extensorsKneeling Lungewith Pelvic TiltBegin kneeling on deck with toespointed straight back. Move oneleg forward until knee of forwardleg is directly over ankle of forwardfoot. Without changing positionof either leg, lower front ofhip downward until a stretch isfelt in front of back leg. <strong>The</strong>n, performstretch on other side.NOTE: Placing front leg slightly tothe side will also stretch legadductors.Iliopsoas126 Flexibility

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