How To Stretch Tight Hamstrings The RIGHT WAY!

Improve hamstring flexibility, decrease soreness, and protect your back by stretching your hamstring muscles the RIGHT way! Physical therapist leads you through the most effective stretches for your tight, sore hamstrings to decrease tension and pain and improve range of motion. Simple demonstration of effective hamstring stretches.

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When I say “hamstring stretches” what images come to your mind?

For most of us, we think of two stretches - either seated and folding forward reaching towards your toes or standing folding forward reaching towards your toes.

The reality is, these are two of the WORST hamstring stretches out there for two reasons…

1. They cause your pelvis to tilt backwards which minimizes the effectiveness of the stretch on your hamstrings.

2. They typically result in a big rounding arch in your back which makes the stretch ineffective and can contribute to lower back pain (especially if you have disc issues).

The bottom line is better hamstring stretches exist, and my goal with this video is to demonstrate them to you!

HOW TO STRETCH YOUR HAMSTRINGS
In this video I’ll show you 4 exercises that will effectively stretch your tight hamstrings in the right position while also protecting your back. This is done through being mindful of the position of your spine and pelvis and stretching in the right postures.

This results in safer, more-effective stretching for your tight hamstring muscles.

⭐️ BEST STRETCHES FOR TIGHT HAMSTRINGS ⭐️

✅ FOAM ROLLER MOBILIZATION
✅ SUPINE HAMSTRING STRETCH
✅ SEATED HAMSTRING STRETCH
✅ STANDING HAMSTRING STRETCH

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[preritsharma]

For anyone wondering, did this for 2 weeks, went from barely getting to knees to full toe touch. Worked like magic, thank you so much!

[WolverineAndSloth]

6:12 "The objective on this is not to touch your toes, but to stretch your hamstrings" - that was really important for me to hear! Sometimes your own ambition (of touching your toes) gets in the way of your true goal (stretching properly). Thank you for that!

[knifesedge]

Had a soccer injury with a lumpy cramped rt hamstring. Been suffering for more than 2 days with it.
Watched you rvideo, did seated side by side stretches, Instant relief!! Thank you so much.

[MECACARL]

Love your methodologies... They minimize discomfort and injuries.

[childobliterator]

Thank you so much man I just came back from pulled hamstring injury and used to be so flexible now I cam't even touch my toes with straight back thank so much

[GilbertGryfud-muzi]

Wish I had seen you perform and teach this 40 years ago!

[nealpadgett]

Dude, you're awesome. Thank you so much. I have been doing your plank routine almost daily for a couple years. Just ordered the roller and strap for the hamstring exercises. I recently did similar exercises with local PT after I damaged a hamstring. You made out easy to click/order. I appreciate your work. Neal in Garner, NC

[stratotramp]

spot on, I've been doing these wrong for years!

[exethanter]

I really like the third stretch because it's the easiest to set up. The second & third sets felt so good I ended up doing more than a minute each, wow!

[MS-pmfe]

Finally! Thank you for describing in detail what is wrong (for me at least) with a typical toe touch stretch. The pelvis tilt plus the rounding of the back make it ineffective at best and potentially damaging at worst. Feeling validated and hopeful

[mikemccullough]

Fantastic video! That first stretch, with the side variations, absolutely “unlocked” my hamstrings. Feels terrific - thanks!

[Zjoway]

Recently started watching your videos, man they are helpful

[fredlesh]

Never heard about the seated version, i like the video

[Totallysamsays]

🦵🏾Thank you Jared! I have been having tight hamstring issues even when I sit, and than stand up I feel pain. Looking forward to putting these stretches to use. 👍🏾

[Ramyapad]

Cant wait to do this for my hamstrings everyday after work love your channel much love your exercises much

[playminionrush]

Amazing video thanks! I really needed this

[joshgatesmusic]

Great video, do you have any recommendations for back of knee pain? When I do these stretches it causes alot of pain in the back of my knees. Thanks

[garybarker]

Where do you buy that bench ? Thank you for your videos ! I have finally found the right Doctor.

[ajillihardy]

Thanks for this video. I'm a competitive rower and will be incorporating all of these stretches into my daily routine. I have been using stretchy bands to assist and noticed you said to find something that doesn't stretch. I can easily see that the stretchy bands don't help as much.

[artistsComplex]

Thank you for the way you explain things! Always the most important part for me to understand & retain info. (I tune out when some people talk without saying the vital shit so I appreciate you highly lol)