Which recovery stretch comes second in the sequence?

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

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that recovery stretches are organized in a deliberate progression, moving from a general, easy opening to more targeted work that deepens flexibility and prepares the body for the next steps.

The second stretch is the rear lunge because it serves as a smooth transition from the initial general opening to more focused hip and lower-body mobility. It opens up the hip flexors and lengthens the legs in a controlled, dynamic way, setting up the body for the subsequent stretches that target the thighs and the upper body. The other options are more specific to a different region or require a different preparation phase, so they don’t fit as the second movement in this sequence.