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Tailor Stretching

Photo series of tailor stretching

This exercise stretches the back, hamstrings, and arms. Sit with your back straight, legs about 12 inches (30 centimeters) apart, and feet relaxed outward.

  1. Stretch your hands forward toward your left foot, then sit up.
  2. Stretch your hands straight forward, then sit up.
  3. Stretch your hands forward toward your right foot, then sit up.
  4. Gradually increase the number of stretch sets you do per day. A good goal is 10 sets, twice daily.
By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Revised November 10, 2010

Last Revised: November 10, 2010

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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