Sue Would Like to Improve the Flexibility of Her Calf

question 13

Multiple Choice

Sue would like to improve the flexibility of her calf muscles.Which of the following static training thresholds would you recommend?

• A)hold stretch for 6 seconds,perform a single repetition,7 days a week
• B)hold stretch 10 seconds,perform 4 repetitions,once a week
• C)hold stretch 15 seconds,perform a single repetition,once a week
• D)hold stretch 15 seconds,perform 4 repetitions,3 days a week

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