What is stretch #3 in Recovery Drills?

• A. Extended Flex
• B. Rear Lunge
• C. Overhand Arm Pull
• D. Thigh Stretch

Answer: (A)

Recovery Drills are a gentle sequence of static stretches designed to ease muscles back toward rest and help prevent stiffness after activity. The third stretch, Extended Flex, lengthens the hamstrings and lower back by keeping the legs straight and bending at the hips to reach toward the toes. Placing this move here provides a safe progression: after opening up the upper body with the arm pull and loosening the thighs with the thigh stretch, you’re ready to lengthen the back of the legs without stressing the knees. It also prepares the body for a later lower-body stretch that uses more hip action, keeping the routine flowing smoothly rather than jumping straight into a more demanding move. The other options focus on different regions or demands—an arm-and-shoulder stretch, a quadriceps stretch, or a more dynamic hip-lunge—so Extended Flex fits best as the third move in the sequence.