Hammy Time
Quick Recovery for Marathoners
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7m 30s
It's hammy time! For those times when you're out of gas and don't have much energy or time to stretch, use the wall to align and support your body while quickly re-lengthening stiff muscles. Includes a comprehensive hamstring Reset plus a hip opener. Shout out to Oiselle CEO Sally Bergesen for naming this runner fave.
- Focus: recovery
- Key muscles: hamstrings, hips
- When: post-workout or recovery day
- Suggested prop: wall
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