Best Hamstring Stretches to improve flexibility and train smarter

Want to get rid of tight thighs or get extreme flexibility ? Check these Hamstring Stretches to increase hamstring length. Hamstring Stretches, lunges, Hurdler's stretches and more.

There are many Hamstring Stretching exercises but I will show you the best ones to get started on your way to flexible hamstrings and groin.

1. Forward Bends - Standing and Seated - To stretch Hamstrings and Lower Back.
    
2. Raised Hamstring Stretches
    
3. Lunges - To stretch inner thighs, hamstrings and Glutes.
    
4. Inner Thigh Stretches - To stretch inner thighs.
    
5. Hurdler's stretches - To stretch hamstrings and inner thighs.

The Stretching Technique

Stretch after a light Cardio warm up. Perform treadmill or bicycle for 5 minutes and stretch.

Stretching Requires slow, gentle movements. Avoid bouncing forceful moves as it will only hurt you. I have illustrated excellent Stretching Exercises by Body part below. Perform them before start of each weight training session for 30 - 60 secs each.

ExerciseGoals.com Recommends - The Stretching Handbook.

Stretching Exercises

• Neck Rolls
   
• Lunges/ Achilles Tendon Stretches
   
• Hamstring Stretches - Hurdler's Stretches, Combination Hamstring Stretches
   
• Side Bends, Forward Bends, Seated Forward Bends, Standing Twists and Windmills Exercise.
   
• Core Stretches - Lower Back Stabilizers/Erector Spinae Stretches.
   
• Upper/Lower Back Stretching Exercises.
   
• Quadriceps Stretches, Inner Thigh Stretches, Hip Stretches.
   
• Spinal Twists, Hanging Stretches, Abdominal Stretches.
   
• High Knees Exercise, Jumping in Place.
   
• Cool Down Stretches.
   

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