Hamstring Reach Stretch

HAMSTRING REACH STRETCH

This is a dynamic stretch exercise for the muscles on the back of your thigh. Start by elevating one foot on a stair step, chair or bench. Reach forwards with the opposite hand to touch your foot until you feel a light stretch in the hamstrings. Hold for 1-2 seconds then return back to neutral position. Repeat as required.

Muscles involved:

• Hamstrings

  • Biceps femoris

  • Semitendinosus

  • Semimembranosus

Related conditions:

• Hamstrings tendinopathy / Yoga butt

• Hamstrings chronic strain

• Sacroiliac joint syndrome

• Mechanical low back pain

• Baker’s cyst

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