Stretching your muscles for PE (part 1)

Coach Downey from Prime Coaching Sport guides viewers through a series of stretching exercises designed to improve muscle flexibility, strength, and recovery. The video covers stretches for various muscle groups, including the upper body, core, lower back, legs, glutes, hips, and hamstrings. Each stretch is held for about 10 seconds, and the importance of proper form is emphasized to prevent injury and enhance effectiveness.

Why is stretching important after physical activities?

• It increases body temperature.

• It improves muscle flexibility and strength.

• It helps in muscle growth.

• It reduces muscle mass.

What is the correct position for stretching the triceps?

• Bend the arm and touch the shoulder.

• Keep the arm straight and thumb pointing to the ground.

• Raise the arm above the head.

• Rotate the arm in circles.

Which muscles are targeted when you push out your chest with hands behind your back?

• Oblique muscles

• Neck muscles

• Pectoral muscles

• Triceps

How should you position your arms to stretch the oblique muscles?

• Arms straight down by your sides.

• Arms crossed over your chest.

• Arms raised above your head.

• Arms behind your back.

What is the correct way to stretch the quadriceps?

• Stand and twist your torso.

• Lie down and lift your leg straight up.

• Stand and pull your heel towards your bum.

• Sit down and reach for your toes.

Which muscle group is stretched by performing the butterfly exercise?

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Hip abductors

• Calf muscles

What is the key to effectively stretching the hamstrings?

• Bend the knee slightly.

• Keep the leg straight and strong.

• Rotate the ankle.

• Point the toes outward.