Which of the following demonstrates the principle of specificity as applied to flexibility?

A. a person who gradually loses flexibility due to inactivity
B. a person whose flexibility is the same in each joint
C. a person who gradually develops greater flexibility in his hips through regular stretching
D. a person who has more flexibility in her right shoulder than other parts of her body


Answer: D

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