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Counter Stretch

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Updated August 01, 2007

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Definition: A counter stretch is an exercise that stretches the body in an opposite way than the exercise you performed before it. It usually stretches the opposing muscles, as well.
Alternate Spellings: counter stretch
Examples:
A counter stretch for a flexion (forward-bending) exercise would be an extension (backward-bending) exercise.
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