How To Stretch Your Hamstrings 2
- December 3, 2007
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Howcast Media
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Kevin Hall
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Liv Rooth
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Karin Olsen
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Edison Music Corp
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Dew Gueramian
No, honey glazing or smoke curing won’t help your hamstrings. But regular stretching can make them choice cuts of meat.
You Will Need
- A step
- Comfortable clothing
If you have been inactive for a length of time, or if you’ve had any recent surgery or physical problems, particularly of the muscles and joints, please consult your doctor before you start a stretching or exercise program.
Step 1: Place heel on step
Stand in front of a step, shift your weight to your slightly bent left leg, and place your right heel onto the step. Keep your right knee slightly bent.
You can also do this with a rock, a ledge, a chair that’s against a wall for stability, or your desk at the office—use anything that’s stable and at a comfortable height.
Step 2: Bend & straighten
Bending at the hips and keeping your back straight, bring your torso forward and straighten your right leg until you feel a comfortable tension.
Step 3: Hold leg
Hold your leg with both hands for support.
Step 4: Hold stretch
Hold the stretch for 10-30 seconds. If it hurts, back off a bit or you may actually tighten the muscles you want to stretch.
Step 5: Press further & hold
Press slightly further into the stretch—again, it shouldn’t hurt—and hold for up to another 30 seconds.
Step 6: Come to a stand
Carefully straighten your torso, remove your right foot from the step, and come to standing.
Step 7: Repeat on left leg
Shift your weight to your right leg, place your left heel onto the step, and repeat the stretch on your left leg.
Step 8: Come to a stand
Carefully straighten your torso, remove your left foot from the step, and come to standing. And the best part? Totally kosher.
Medieval knights aimed their blows at the backs of their enemies’ legs in order to “hamstring” or cripple them.
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I hope your hamstring/glute area is feeling ..
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about 1 year ago by maruti
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