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How to Do Stretches and Physical Conditioning in Youth Wrestling

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The youth contact sport called wrestling demands complete and total physical conditioning like soccer, basketball, football and other contact sports. The importance of stretching in wrestling compels the wrestler to stretch thoroughly to ensure the wrestler's muscles are warmed up prior to using them in competition or practice.

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

    The Calf Stretch

  1. Step 1

    Balance your body on one leg while grabbing the laces of your shoes or the top of your foot.

  2. Step 2

    Pull the heel toward your buttocks while continuing to balance your body. Use a chair, wall or partner to help you balance as needed.

  3. Step 3

    Hold the stretch for about 15 to 30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Perform the same stretch on the opposite leg.

  5. Step 5

    Remember to breathe freely and naturally as you stretch.

  6. The Hurdle Stretch

  7. Step 1

    Stand tall and comfortable before you start this stretch.

  8. Step 2

    Breathe naturally and freely while doing this stretch.

  9. Step 3

    Bend your knee out to an angle to your side.

  10. Step 4

    Keep the knee from going over your toes.

  11. Step 5

    Feel the stretch in your groin, quads and calves.

  12. Step 6

    Hold the stretch for about 15 to 30 seconds.

  13. Step 7

    Perform the stretch with your other leg.

  14. The Butterfly Stretch

  15. Step 1

    Sit down on a mat.

  16. Step 2

    Lock your feet together at the soles.

  17. Step 3

    Place your elbows inside your legs.

  18. Step 4

    Push the elbows down while inside your legs to lengthen the stretch even more.

  19. Step 5

    Feel the stretch in your groin and thighs.

  20. Step 6

    Breathe comfortably and relax as you stretch.

  21. Step 7

    Maintain the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure you pull the laces or the top of the foot to isolate the calf stretch.

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