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Whereas, flexibility in the quadriceps is essential for maximizing the recovery of the leg during the swing phase.
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After take-off, the farther the legs can be separated, the elastic recoil can help in closing the angle at the point of landing, again helping to maximize stride length.
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Upper extremity flexibility is often overlooked. With so much focus on the hips and legs it is not surprising that this area may be ignored. However, there is an optimal degree of shoulder flexion and extension required to match the efforts required to match the efforts required on the legs.
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Table 1 summarizes some of the potential ranges of motion that will be required of a sprinter at the various joints.
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