STOP stretching & try these 4 exercises for tight hamstrings

Stretching isn't the best for tight hamstrings...❌

Instead, strengthening the hamstrings can be effective in reducing both pain and tightness!

Stretching may actually increase irritation to the muscle. Specific strengthening exercises can make your hamstrings feel flexible and mobile again.

One of the main reasons muscles become tight is due to weakness. Your body then turns to tightening the muscle to achieve stability. This is why hamstring strengthening can be incredibly effective.

Join Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist as she takes you through 4 hamstring strengthening exercises to reduce tightness, pain and injury. Choose one of these or all of them to start focusing on. The key is making sure the exercises feel good.

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Disclaimer: This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site. Complete all exercises at your own risk.

[DJRietwyk]

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I am exercising my way to better health! Avoiding an operation that would be catastrophic financially. Your kindness in producing videos have been extremely helpful! I now believe that my condition was caused by improper use of gym equipment and years on construction sites. I live in a retirement community, and have given links to your account many times as I can to others and tell them to follow and like your site. This is my way of saying thank you!

[Shivoham]

Thank you for this video. I am already working on hamstrings with 2, 3 & 4 exercises. But today I could know some important points about these exercises. Your videos are really valuable. Thank you once again. 🙏

[lindawiedemann]

Alyssa, you are a true gem. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge in abundance. You are loved and appreciated ❤

[klyrebird]

I have said this before, but you are so good at explaining. I can see you really care about others health.

[mannydawnramirez]

I love your videos and great information. Thank you so much.

[audaciousconversationswith]

Thank you so much Alyssa. Appreciate all you do.

[noorfarhana]

Thank you Alyssa. I am unable to straighten my knees when trying to standing after being seated due to a tightening behind the knees. This happens sometimes and not all the time. Please let me know what I can do to prevent this tightness behind the knees.

[COWBOYSTRUMMER]

Thank you....I have been trying to stretch for months...my right hamstring is so tight that it is affecting my walking gait and adding to lower back pain....I'm 66 and sat too much in my earlier am going to start these exercises every day

[emazey]

Bridge is my nemesis move lol! Variation may actually be better for me. Adding it and #1 to my mix, as i already do the others. Thanks Dr Alyssa. 🤗

[simonegarciadesimone]

You are só awesome explaining. Thanks a lot

[zipolog]

I have had anterior pelvic tilt since i was young. 4 back surgeries later and still in pain. I am 72 now, and my hamstrings are extremely tight. I have a very weak core and weak paraspinal muscles. I have constant nerve pain and peripheral neuropathy in lower legs. How can I ease back pain and PN pain? Your videos are a Godsend!

[kimivey]

Another great video! Thank you for your explanations as always! So helpful!

[guillermojacques]

Your videos are very detailed and helpful. On a side note, am extremely jealous of your quads 🏃🤪

[myraweisman]

I really appreciate you sharing all your great info

[LS]

Thank you Alexa. If you have end plate erosion at C8 and T 1 can we still do the bridge as shown? Thank you again.

[MarcCardwell]

When I stand on 1 foot and bring my foot as close to my hamstring as possible, I get (w/in seconds) a cramp in that hamstring. Does that mean the hamstring is weak and needs help? I do sit a lot, but not for hours and hours, I get up often.

[lovelightstars]

Hi Alyssa. Thank you so much for your helpful Videos!
Can you do some content what to do if you have problems with sciatica pain. My hubby has some problems and massages/cupping are not helpjng.

[vijaybhinde]

Thank you so much, very useful excercise

[sudhahariharan]

I have had a bilateral knee replacement 6 weeks ago.. can i do the first exercise now? or do i wait for some more time for it.

[beatieswanepoel]

Oh, that excessive curve in the back is me! Thank you for this video! ❤