Hamstring Stretches Exercise

Hamstring Stretches exercise to build a flexible Lower body. Check the correct technique and stay injury free with these Hamstring stretches.

Purpose

To stretch the hamstrings and lower back muscles

Execution

This exercise is done without weights.

Steps

1. Place your one foot on a bench for support.
    
2. Keeping the other leg straight bend your body forwards and catch hold of your raised leg with your hands as low as possible.
    
3. Feel a good stretch in your hamstrings.
    
4. Hold this position for at least 10 seconds and then release.
    
5. Stretch with your other leg.

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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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