Which is not a recovery stretch?

• A. Overhand Arm Pull
• B. Rear Lunge
• C. Push-up
• D. Extended Flex

Answer: (C)

Recovery stretches are gentle, lengthening movements done after exertion to ease muscle tension and restore mobility. A push-up is a strength exercise that actively shortens and strengthens the chest, shoulders, and triceps through a loaded push, which is the opposite of a stretch and not intended for recovery. The other options are movements used to improve flexibility or mobility: Overhand Arm Pull helps open the shoulders and chest; a Rear Lunge can stretch the hip flexors and promote hip mobility; Extended Flex typically involves extending and lengthening the leg and spine to stretch the hamstrings and lower back. So the one that isn’t a recovery stretch is the push-up.