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injury. There are a number of methods to perform a dynamic football stretch for various parts of the body. Here are five examples.

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Reverse skips ( gluteus maximus ): Skip backward, swinging the arms back in conjunction. Stretching the glute muscle increases sprinting power and reduces the risk of hamstring strains. Standing knee hugs (hips and gluteus maximus): Alternating legs while standing, raise the knee and wrap

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your arms around the shin, pulling until the thigh presses against your body. Rise up onto your toes for each hug to activate your calf muscles and work your balance.

– Two-time NFL MVP RB Walter Payton

Super Bowl champion Walter Payton is the second-leading rusher in NFL history.

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