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3 Injury-Preventing Tricks You Need to Know

L.A. Dodgers trainer Sue Falsone reveals the moves that will help you avoid injury from exercise.
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Inverted Hamstring Stretch
(A) Stand on your left leg with your arms extended to the sides. (B) Extend your right leg behind you while dropping your torso forward, keeping your back straight, then return to standing. Repeat with other leg.
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Glute Bridges
(A) Lie on your back with knees in the air and heels on the ground. (B) Lift and lower your hips.
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Band Walks
(A) Place an elastic resistance band above your knees. (B) Take a full step to the left (move both feet), then back to the right. That's one rep.

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Published 11/12/2012
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