{"id":2604,"date":"2017-04-17T11:12:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T11:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insyncphysio.com\/uncategorized\/6-stretches-for-anyone-with-tight-hamstrings\/"},"modified":"2017-04-17T11:12:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-17T11:12:00","slug":"6-stretches-for-anyone-with-tight-hamstrings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insyncphysio.com\/stretch\/6-stretches-for-anyone-with-tight-hamstrings\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Stretches For Anyone With Tight Hamstrings"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you run, bike, are desk-bound all day, or have been sitting in a car or plane traveling, your hamstrings could use some extra love and length. It not only feels good to stretch this commonly tight area, but hamstring flexibility is also important for the health of your back, hips, and knees. Here are six easy and essential stretches that target the backs of your legs. To avoid injury, it’s best to do them at the end of a workout, when the muscles are warm. <\/p>\n
This stretch is good for your hamstrings and also loosens tight shoulders.<\/p>\n
Easy to do anywhere and safe for injured backs, this hamstring stretch is great if you’re really tight.<\/p>\n
If the previous stretch isn’t deep enough for you, then try this variation. It’s perfect for doing on a bench after a run in the park.<\/p>\n
This basic stretch is perfect for targeting one leg at a time, and is great for those with really tight hamstrings.<\/p>\n
This stretch targets both hamstrings as well as the lower back.<\/p>\n