Enhance Flexibility with Back & Forth Hamstring Stretch

Back & Forth Hamstring Stretch

Rep Range

Time Based

Hints

Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart and toes pointing forward. Cross your arms in front of you and, keeping your legs straight, hinge at the hips to bend forward. As you bend, feel the stretch in your hamstrings. Gently sway from side to side, further deepening the stretch on each side.

Common Mistakes

Avoid rounding your back as you hinge forward; maintain a neutral spine throughout. Also, refrain from using jerky or rapid movements when swaying from side to side. Overstretching can lead to injury, so be sure only to go as far as you can without feeling pain.

Breathing

Inhale as you stand upright and exhale as you hinge forward into the stretch. Continue to breathe deeply and evenly as you sway from side to side, which will help in maintaining relaxation and ensuring steady oxygen flow during the stretch.

Muscle Focus

Primary Focus Area

Hamstrings