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Learn all about the best way to stretch your major muscle groups. Nine of the major muscle groups found in the human body are listed along with discussion points on why exercise and stretching are so important to muscle development. Two types of stretches, ballistic and static, are also described.

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stretching, the muscular system, human body systems

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human body, injury prevention, muscles, stretching, muscle groups, ballistic stretching, static stretching, health
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
5
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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