How to Stretch for Lacrosse

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Maximum strength and steady endurance drive the lacrosse players across the field. Stretching is highly recommended for this physically demanding sport. Give these stretches a try and see how your body feels.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Towel

Stretching the Adductive Muscles

Step 1

Lie on the ground and bend the knees.
Step 2

Bring the heels and soles of the feet together while pulling them to the buttocks.
Step 3

Spread the knees out to opposite directions, as wide as possible, while breathing out. Keep the bottom of the feet together in full contact.

Stretching the Hips and Gluteals

Step 1

Lie back on the ground with legs straight.
Step 2

Bend one knee, bring it to the chest and hold it with the opposite hand.
Step 3

Breathe out, pull the knee across the body to the ground and stretch the shoulders, head and elbows so they lie flat on the ground. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
Step 4

Stretch on the opposite side of the body.

Stretching the Pectorals

Step 1

Stand in front of a doorway.
Step 2

Bend elbows above the shoulders to form the letter "V" with the upper body. Rest palms against the door frame.
Step 3

Step forward with your palms on the door frame while breathing deeply. Lean the whole body forward.

Stretching the Arms and Wrists

Step 1

Stand with one arm behind your lower back, reaching up the back as far as possible.
Step 2

Hold a towel in the other hand. Take your arm over your head and bend the elbow.
Step 3

Grab hold of the towel with the lower hand and breathe, pulling your hands together and apart. Hold each movement as a stretch.
Step 4

Change arm positions to stretch in the opposite position.