For most runners, tight hips, hamstrings, or a lower back go hand in hand. Of course you should never skip the stretching session after a run, but here are three essential lower-body stretches you should do every day — even on the days you don't run.
What it stretches: sides of the hips and hip flexors
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What it stretches: feet, calves, quads, and triceps
How to do it:
What it stretches: lower back, shoulders, and hamstrings
How to do it: