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5 Easy Hamstring Stretches

Easy Hamstring Stretches

March 19, 2013

Advanced Standing Hamstring Stretch

5 Easy Hamstring Stretches

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by Jenny Sugar 5

Advanced Standing Hamstring Stretch

If the previous stretch isn't deep enough for you then try this variation.

Prop your left heel up on a surface that is a little lower than your hip such as a chair or bench. Flex your foot.
To increase the stretch bend forward toward your flexed foot, by creasing at your hips. Hold for 30 seconds and switch legs.

5 / 8

by Jenny Sugar 5

Advanced Standing Hamstring Stretch

If the previous stretch isn't deep enough for you then try this variation.

Prop your left heel up on a surface that is a little lower than your hip such as a chair or bench. Flex your foot.
To increase the stretch bend forward toward your flexed foot, by creasing at your hips. Hold for 30 seconds and switch legs.

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5 Comments

cmc66

cmc66 36 weeks 2 days

Is it necessary to do more than one type of hamstring exercise, or do they all pretty much do the same thing and I could just pick one that I like?\u00a0

Assistant Community Manager 1 year 10 weeks

I always forget to stretch my hamstrings after a workout and then end up majorly regretting it. My favorite is the "Tipover Tuck Hamstring Stretch" since it also feels like it stretches out my shoulders too.

o2maxfitness 1 year 16 weeks

Great hamstring stretches!

o2maxfitness 1 year 24 weeks

Great hamstring stretches!

2 years 3 days

I cant do any of them i cant even stand with my legs straight