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Stretching

Stretching is moving a muscle or joint toward the end of its range to create tension and improve flexibility.

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Is it safe to squat and stretch deeply during pregnancy

Is it safe to squat and stretch deeply during pregnancy

What deep squats and deep stretches actually mean in pregnancy A deep squat usually refers to a position where the hips sink below knee level or close to it, placing the ankles, knees, hips, trunk, and pelvis into a large range of motion. A deep stretch is similar in that it takes a muscle or […]