The right stretches to do post-workout
Static stretches are a great way to relax, reduce muscle imbalance and improve flexibility after a workout
Warm up your hamstrings with the diagonal Frankenstein stretch
This dynamic stretch works the lateral part of your hamstrings
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Warm up your hips with the lunge-and-twist stretch
This dynamic stretch also helps you improve range of motion for your spine
Lunge-and-reach to get warmed up for your workout
This dynamic stretch warms up the front of your hips and your side muscles
Warm up your muscles with the Frankenstein stretch
Personal trainer Kathleen Trotter demonstrates this dynamic stretch, designed to get you ready for a workout
Reward your quads with the step-and-quad stretch
This dynamic stretch tests your range of motion through your hip and in your quads
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Video: Warm up with a lunge and knee-to-chest stretch
Ease into your workout with this basic flexibility exercise
