Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Hamstring tightness occurs when the muscles on the back of the thighs become ...

5. Kneeling hamstring stretch Ofori-Atta says this is another great “anytime” stretch; you can do it when you’re watching TV, after a workout or before bed. 1. Start in a kneeling position ...

In this six-part series, we'll demonstrate quick exercises for different areas of your body every week to help you stay limber.

When we sit, the hips and knees are flexed at a 90-degree angle. The hip flexors — the muscles that run along the front of the hip — become compressed and shortened. Over time, like a rubber band left ...

By stretching your hamstrings often, you’ll not only feel ... ‘Very tight and short hamstrings can become weak as the muscle fibres do not have their full ROM,’ says Tough.

Do both sides, holding for 10 to 15 seconds ... Put the hand back down, drop the back knee to the floor and lean back into a hamstring stretch for the front leg. This is a good one for releasing ...

How to do it: Sit on the floor with one leg out straight. Bend the other leg at the knee and position the sole of that foot ...

By moving into a lunge position, you're stretching and activating the glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves. When you move your elbow to touch the floor before lifting your arm to the sky ...

"I guarantee you it will help with those hamstrings and hips!" – physical therapist recommends a 10-minute hamstring stretch routine ...

Stretching exercises can be extremely helpful, but if not done correctly they can not only be a waste of time, they can be ...