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Single Straight Leg Stretch

Body Position Set-Up

Basic Movement Cues

What to look for

Spine movement

Flexion

Muscles Working

Abdominals, Hip flexors

Muscles Stretching

Hamstrings

Plane of Movement

Sagittal

Progressive Layers Inspiration

These are examples and designed to spark your own creativity. I have only done one or two repetitions of each layer. When teaching you should do as many repetitions as appropriate for your group and stop at the level when everyone has been sufficiently challenged. Encourage people to stay at a level that suits them on that day.

Make it easier

Make it more challenging

Special Considerations
Prenatal considerations

Not appropriate for clients over 20 weeks gestation due to the prolonged supine position.

Over 20 weeks they would need to be propped up so their back is at around a 45° angle.

Osteoporosis considerations

Not appropriate for osteoporotic clients due to the loaded spine flexion.

Modify the movement to keep the spine in a natural position with the head on the floor. The lowering leg will most likely need to be kept higher.
Add load challenge by reaching both hands to the wall behind you.

Done-For-You Sequences

Below are sequences which contain this exercise. Use them as they are or as inspiration!

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