Technique Tuesday — Cross-Leg Forward Fold — Athletes for Yoga
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No matter what your sport, pliable hamstrings are key for mobility. Keeping those muscles limber is crucial for range of motion and injury prevention, but a little known fact is that the hamstrings span both the backs and sides of your thighs. Zeroing in on the back area for a good hamstring stretch
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