NOTES:  Difficulty Rating:  57%

This is another ancient, old-school stretch exercise, which is a fundamental requirement for any serious athlete or those who wish to improve their flexibility and posture.

This exercise complements the Standing Quad Stretch described in the previous section nicely.  Both stretches target essential muscle groups on opposite sides of the legs (front and back), resulting in improved athletic performance and a reduced risk of injury.

Both these exercises are fundamental essentials for runners and footballers (along with many other sports).

They are both part of the Mojoh100 Pilates Group (Group 1). If short of warm-up time before training or competition, athletes should ensure that they make time to squeeze in as many of these exercises as possible (and in the order of the exercises within the Pilates1 group).  However, remember never to overstretch cold muscles, as this can lead to muscle pulls and tears, rather than helping to prevent injuries.