Exercise #1
- Sit on the floor with both legs out straight.
- Extend your arms and reach forward by bending at the waist as far as possible while keeping your knees straight.
- Hold this position for 10 seconds.
- Relax.
- Repeat.
Hamstring Stretches
Four Easy Hamstring Stretches to Increase Your Flexibility
From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide
Updated November 12, 2010
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Photo © Dr. Laura Inverarity
Tight hamstrings are a common finding in most people. However, you can do easy exercises to increase your hamstring length. Learn four easy exercises and be on your way to a more limber lifestyle.
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