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Stretch It: Propped Up Hamstring Stretch
After a run, my body needs a good hamstring stretch. When you look at the photo, you might think this stretch targets your inner thigh, but propping your leg up and folding forward actually lengthens the hamstring quite nicely.
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Chef Workout: Elevated Hamstring Stretch
In between cooking and doing dishes, I love to take a few minutes to stretch in the kitchen. Here's a move that will stretch your hamstrings and lower back. You'll need a stool for this stretch.
Fit Tip: Work Your Legs While Blow Drying Your Hair
This may seem silly, but think about how long it takes you to blow dry your hair. Just in those 5 to 10 minutes, you could be fitting in some strengthening and stretching moves for your ankles, calves, shins, quads, hamstrings, booty, lower back, and even your abs. Here are some ideas.
Fit Tip: Stretch Your Hamstrings While Tying Your Shoes
Doing deep stretching before a run isn't a great idea because you're not totally warmed up and could end up tearing a muscle. In lieu of this I like to do a little light stretching, just to wake up my muscles before a long workout.
Here's a gentle stretch to try that I'm sure you've done a million times, but if you do it while tying your sneaks, it's a great way to kill two birds with one stone.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Wide-Legged Forward Bend E
In Ashtanga yoga, although there are technically four Wide-Legged Forward Bend poses, sometimes I've been to classes where the instructor throws in a fifth — Wide-Legged Forward Bend E. This pose is great for stretching your hips, hamstrings, and inner thighs.
Sanskrit Name: Prasarita Padottanasana E
English Translation: Feet Spread Intense Stretch Pose E
Also Called: Wide-Legged Forward Bend E or Wide-Legged Split
You definitely don't have to go down this far.
Exercise Video: Mini Boot Camp
Looking for some moves to add to your workout? Moves that don't require any props or accessories, just a healthy "can do" attitude?
Well here's 6 minutes worth of moves that work your legs, arms, and abs.
YOGA CHALLENGE: Wide-Legged Split
Wide-Legged Forward Bend wasn't too difficult, right? It's a great way to stretch out your hips and hamstrings. You think you're loose enough to try Wide-Legged Split pose?
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