Standing Hamstring Stretch


Instructions

  • Stand upright with your feet hip width apart and your arms at your sides
  • Bend forward at the hips while keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent
  • Reach down to touch your toes, palms facing down
  • If you can’t reach your toes, rest your hands on your legs
  • Hold this position for 15-30 seconds, then slowly come back up
  • Repeat 3-5 times

Benefits

  • Hamstrings: This stretch helps to improve flexibility in the hamstring muscles, which in turn can help reduce tension and strain on the lower back, improve posture and reduce the risk of injury by strengthening the area. It can also help to improve circulation in the legs, which can help to reduce fatigue.
  • Lower Back: The standing hamstring stretch helps to reduce tension in the lower back muscles, which can help to improve posture and reduce the risk of injury. It can also help to improve circulation in the area and increase mobility, which in turn can help improve overall comfort.
  • Hips: The standing hamstring stretch helps to improve mobility in the hip muscles, which can help to improve posture and reduce the risk of injury. It can also help to increase flexibility in the hip area, which can help to improve overall comfort.
  • Calves: The standing hamstring stretch can help to improve flexibility in the calf muscles, which can help to reduce pain and the risk of injury. It can also help to improve circulation in the calves and improve overall strength and stability.