Hamstring stretches are helpful in improving body flexibility. One of the common injuries found among runners is tight hamstring.
Four hamstring stretches
The four hamstring stretches that help you to improve your running are listed below.
Stretch1
- Sit on the floor with one leg straight out. Bend your leg so that your feet touches the thigh of the leg straight out. You need to extend your arms in forward direction by bending your waist accordingly so that to touch your feet that is stretched out straight.
- You can repeat this stretch by holding on this for about 10seconds or so.
Stretch 2
- Sit on the floor with your legs stretched in a forward direction straight out. By bending your waist as much as possible reach forward by extending your arms in the same way along your legs. Remember that your knees should be straight when you are holding your feet.
- It is advisable to do this exercise regularly to prevent back pains and even the hamstrings. You can repeat this exercise with some breaks while doing this stretch. You can hold on this stretch for 10 -15 seconds.
Stretch3
- Mostly for runners it is always the right leg that is leading. Cross your leading leg in front of your left leg by standing straight. Slowly bend down your forehead to reach the knee of the leading leg that is your right leg. Stretch your hands to hold your right leg.
- Remember you need to repeat this stretch with both the feet.
Stretch 4
- Stand away from the wall by leaving a foot distance of gap from the wall. Place your hands over the wall that is in the pushing direction. Take one of your legs a step backward and press on your heels. While doing this stretching one of your leg should be front and the other is apart distance.
- You can repeat this with both the legs.
