CPTN A&S - Stretches

The following videos demonstrate stretching exercises that can be used in the warm up and cool down portions of the CPT Program Design assignment.

13. Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Purpose: To stretch the hip flexors

Execution
1. Kneel on floor with maximized distance between right foot and left knee on ground (to create stretch in left hip flexor area). Right hand grabs left wrist (both hands above the head).
2. Squeeze left glute and righ obliques as you pull on the left hand and look left towards the ceiling to create extension, sideflexion and rotation. (Exhale)
3. Gently come out of the stretch on the next inhale.
4. Repeat until relaxation is felt. Then repeat to the other side.