Hamstring Stretch (Standing)
Hamstring Stretch (Standing)
1.) Stand facing a ledge, table or a wall. It should be about the same height as your hip.
2.) Lift your left leg and place your foot on the ledge.
3.) Keep your hips facing forward, make sure you are not twisting them sideways.
4.) Keeping your hand on your hips, keeping your back straight, lean your chest forward as far as you can.
5.) You will feel the stretch in the back of the left leg.
6.) Hold the stretch for 35 seconds. Do not bounce. Just hold it.
7.) Swap your legs over and stretch the opposite side.
8.) Repeat this exercise 3 times, stretching both sides. Do it 3 times a day.
2.) Lift your left leg and place your foot on the ledge.
3.) Keep your hips facing forward, make sure you are not twisting them sideways.
4.) Keeping your hand on your hips, keeping your back straight, lean your chest forward as far as you can.
5.) You will feel the stretch in the back of the left leg.
6.) Hold the stretch for 35 seconds. Do not bounce. Just hold it.
7.) Swap your legs over and stretch the opposite side.
8.) Repeat this exercise 3 times, stretching both sides. Do it 3 times a day.