Sitting Hamstring Stretch
The hamstrings are probably the most commonly tight muscles and this can contribute towards lower back pain.
Teaching Points
- Sit on the floor with both legs straight.
- Keep your back straight as you lean forwards through the hips.
- Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds.
Variations
- Have the legs at a 45 degree angle.
- Standing hamstring stretch.
Muscles Stretched
- Biceps Femoris.
- Semimembranosus.
- Semitendinosus.
Related Injuries
- Hamstring strain.
- Hamstring tendinitis.
- Contusion.
