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What are some good stretches to do before a hike

Sure! Here are five good stretches you can do before hitting the trails:

**Hamstring Stretch**: Stand up straight, then bend at your hips and try to touch your toes. This helps loosen up those hamstrings for the hike ahead.

**Quad Stretch**: Grab your ankle and pull your heel toward your butt while balancing on one leg. This one really helps with those uphill climbs!

**Hip Flexor Stretch**: Step one foot forward into a lunge position, keeping your back leg straight. You should feel a nice stretch in your hip flexor. Switch legs and repeat!

**Shoulder Rolls**: Just roll your shoulders forward and backward in a circular motion. This helps to loosen up your upper body since you'll be using your arms too.