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HIP FLEXOR STRETCH The BFS 1-2-3-4 Flexibility Program is an easy way for athletes to remember a sequence of flexibility exercises to purchase our flexibility video which fully illustrates the stretch ALL major areas. We sayONE ON THE BENCH, TWO STANDING UP, THREE ON THE WALL, and Upper Limit Posters (see page 65).
BFS 1-2-3-4 flexibility program (see pages 8-9) or get our FOUR ON THE FLOOR. Four on the floor signifies four minutes of stretching on the floor. The HIP FLEXOR STRETCH is the exercise done during the third minute of our four on the floor segment.
The HIP FLEXOR STRETCH is done for 30 seconds by using the "static" method which is a slow controlled stretch.
Then the legs are switched and the athlete puts the other leg forward for an additional 30 seconds. The HIP FLEXOR STRETCH is unique. Stefan brought this one to us from Sweden. It is designed to help improve our stride length. If we can improve our stride Jength by Information. two inches, we may very well improve our forty by two tenths. For this reason, we consider the HIP FLEXOR STRETCH as one of the most important exercises for an athlete. Toassume the correct position, the athlete should do the Demonstrated by Coach Rowbotham!
Stick Figure Drawings Are Not Used. following: Look straight ahead; Make sure the front lower leg is straight and perpindicular; Arch back slightly, place Understand Style! hands on the front knee; Lock arms to keep chest upright and do not lean over. Now the athlete may begin the HIP FLEXOR STRETCH a point directly beneath the pelvis. Alternate the legs after 30 seconds. In our next issue, we will discuss the fourth minute on the floor. For more complete information, you may rent or
From BFS Magazine — March/April 1988. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
