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Hamstring Stretches

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated March 17, 2008

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Exercise #3

Stand and cross your right foot in front of your left
Slowly lower your forehead to your right knee by bending at the waist.
Keep both knees straight.
Hold this position for 10 seconds.
Relax.
Repeat by crossing your left foot in front of your right.

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