Hamstring Clock Stretch

HAMSTRING CLOCK STRETCH

This is a dynamic stretch exercise for the muscles on the back of your thigh. Start by stepping back slightly with one foot and reach towards the other foot until you feel a light stretch. Step back in to neutral position as your straighten your back. Step out once again in a 30 degree interval and bend down once again to reach for the other foot. Stand back up and repeat at 30 degree intervals.

Muscles involved:

• Hamstrings

  • Biceps femoris

  • Semitendinosus

  • Semimembranosus

• Adductor Magnus

• Adductor Longus

• Gracilis

Related conditions:

• Hamstrings tendinopathy / Yoga butt

• Hamstrings chronic strain

• Sacroiliac joint syndrome

• Mechanical low back pain

• Baker’s cyst

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