Hamstring Stretch Techniques
Grade 9 Physical Education worksheet focusing on proper hamstring stretching techniques, benefits, and common mistakes.
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Hamstring Stretch Techniques
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will assess your knowledge of hamstring stretching.
1. Which muscle group is primarily targeted during a hamstring stretch?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Calves
Glutes
2. What is a common benefit of regularly stretching your hamstrings?
Increased muscle soreness
Improved flexibility
Decreased range of motion
Higher risk of injury
3. When performing a standing hamstring stretch, it is important to keep your back .
4. You should hold a static hamstring stretch for approximately seconds.
5. It is acceptable to feel sharp pain during a hamstring stretch.
True
False
6. Dynamic hamstring stretches are best performed before exercise.
True
False
7. Describe one common hamstring stretch and explain the correct form.
8. Observe the illustration below. What common mistake is being made in this hamstring stretch?
