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Leg extended backward keeps pełvis tilted forward.

The forward tilt of the pelvis during Autostretching allows the hamstrings to stretch at least an inch further than in the 'controlled, gradual stretching’ exercise.

Autostretching of rectus femoris.    'Controlled, gradual stretching’of rectus femoris.

Notę the stable position.    Pelvis tilted forward.

Leg down with foot on floor keeps pelvis tilted backward.

The backward tilt of the pełvis during Autostretching allows the thigh muscle rectus femoris to stretch at least an inch further than in the 'controlled, gradual stretching’ exercise. The same difference goes for all exercises.

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