World's Greatest Stretch

Technique

How to perform World's Greatest Stretch

1. Step into a long lunge with your front foot flat and your rear heel lifted.
2. Bend both knees, lower the rear knee close to the floor and keep your torso upright.
3. Hold the lunge for 10–20 seconds.
4. Bring the elbow on the same side as your front leg toward the inside of that foot, using your opposite hand on the floor for support.
5. Hold this second position for 10–20 seconds.
6. Place both hands beside the front foot, shift back, straighten the front knee and lift the front toes while keeping that heel down; adjust the rear foot as needed.
7. Hold for 10–20 seconds, then repeat the three positions with the other leg forward.

Programming relevance

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