Briefly explain why there are sex differences in flexibility that favor females.

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The primary reason for women's advantage in flexibility has to do with anatomical structure differences and hormones. Men tend to have larger muscles that can hamper flexibility. Women have wider hips that make them more flexible in the lower body. Finally, female hormonal differences favor greater flexibility.

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