flexibility exercise
nounUK /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti ˈɛksəsaɪz/
US /ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti ˈɛksərsaɪz/
A flexibility exercise is a stretch you do to help your body bend and move more easily.
My coach told me to do a flexibility exercise before running.
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2. A training activity that improves how far a joint can move.
The physical therapist gave him a flexibility exercise for his shoulder.
3. A gentle movement done to loosen tight muscles.
She does a quick flexibility exercise every morning to wake up her legs.
4. A stretch used in sports to help prevent injuries.
Adding a flexibility exercise to practice keeps players from getting hurt.