Standard manual stretching

A gentle manual lengthwise movement performed while flaccid.

Standard manual stretching, relaxed starting positionStandard manual stretching, movement
A cylindrical model illustrates the movement direction.
Difficulty
Standard

Method

  1. Only consider this while flaccid; skip it if skin is injured or uncomfortable.
  2. Move very gently within a comfortable range; forward, downward and lateral directions are variations.
  3. Avoid strong tension and awkward angles. Release and log completion.

Caution

Do not pull suddenly or add devices or weights. Stop immediately if you feel pain. Also stop for numbness, discoloration, swelling or bruising. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

What to do next

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