By: Jacob Wellock Hey you guys, I thought that I would share with you all my favorite stretches of all time and why it is my favorite stretch. The “Seated Straddle” or “Pancake” stretch or Russian torture stretch when your gymnastics coach lays on you when you are a kid until you feel like your limbs are going to snap off stretch (I was that kid). This stretch is like Frodo’s ring in Lord of the Rings to the health and fitness world (IMHO), one stretch to rule them all. To the point. This stretch will benefit the following: Hips Hamstrings Lower Back Adductors Do you want functioning limbs? Of course, you do. Here’s what happens if these areas get all jacked up. The Hips: The ball and socket is supposed to move in big ranges of motion and if it can’t, you won’t be able to sit/stand correctly, open...
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