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Also known as: Partner pancake stretch.

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Technique

  1. Use a partner to pull yourself down deeper into the straddle stretch.
Risks
  • The partner should be careful and mindful of you. Go down very slowly and avoid brusk movements.

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Muscles

Flexibility

Primary

  • Glutes
  • Hamstrings

Secondary

  • Hip adductors
  • Legs
  • Pelvis

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Equipment

Exercise Partner
Exercise Partner

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Appears in

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