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The 6 best stretches for men

Discover which muscle groups tend to be tight in male bodies and the best stretches for men to do.
Touching your toes. The standing quad hold. The overhead tricep stretch. These are the static positions our high school gym teachers taught us to warm up with before engaging in any physical activity.
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Whether you’re stiff from sitting at your desk all day, a long drive or an intense workout, experts say stretching is key to maintaining a range of motion in your joints.