Hamstring Stretches Promote Flexible Hamstrings And Reduce Risk Of InjuryThe stretches help ease the intensity of low back pain and the frequency of recurrences! Why I Stretch my Hamstrings I stretch my hamstrings to soothe and relax the muscles, after I've toned and exercised them. The hamstring stretches also reduce or prevent my risk of injury and increase my hamstrings' flexibility too.
My all "seasoned" advice on doing hamstring stretches: go slow and easy, relax, gently control your breathing and ease your stretches. If you apply the right amount of tension to your hamstrings, a sweet, soft sensational feeling will be felt. And if you experience pain when stretching, it's a No-No thing.....because there shouldn't be any in the first place, if you stretch in accordance with your muscles' ability! You'd like to think, well, "no pain, no gain" - Actually, you could have overstretched or incorrectly stretched your muscles which is why it's hurting you and causing you pain. Stop immediately, re-examine your techniques and exercise movements and re-start, working within your muscles' ability to move and stretch.
I've got this little gem to guide me in doing the stretches, which are designed to mobilise and extend my joints and gently lengthen my hamstring muscles......It'll be a great guide to you too. Now Ready to Soothe Away Tightness in your Hamstrings? Right, let's kick off with the stretch routine: Stretch 1 Stand up straight, your feet together, your knees unlocked and slightly bent. With a slight bend allowed in the knees, slowly bend forward until you feel a stretch in the hamstrings. Hold for 20 seconds. Note: You should be careful not to bounce up and down while doing this stretch Stretch 2 Stand facing the side of a chair, straighten out one foot on the seat, your toes pointing upward. Bend forward slowly from the hips, place one hand on the back of the chair for balance, rest your other hand on the opposite thigh. Note: take care not to press down on your knee that is in the stretched position Feel the stretch in your hamstrings. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat with the other leg. Stretch 3 Lie on your back on the mat, your left leg bent, foot flat on the mat. Holding your calf, bring your right leg as far forward as you can towards your head, without bending your knee. When you've got to the maximum stretch in your hamstring, hold for 20 seconds. Slowly lower the leg to the mat. Repeat with the other leg.
Ghee! You've finished the hamstring stretches. How do your hamstrings feel now? Any tightness, if you've before the stretches, would have given way to a more relaxing stance, right? Your reward - your hamstrings will be gently mobilized and lengthened over time to become more flexible and agile. That's just not a reward but a Stellar reward! Bookmark this page? Click one of the little buttons below and you're done. Back to top
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