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Exercise of the Month - July 2010: “Proper Hamstring Stretch”
Static hamstring stretching feels good, and is beneficial for lengthening hamstring fascia. That being said, it is often performed incorrectly. Most people recruit/”over-involve” their lumbar spine in this stretch. To properly increase pliability in the back of the leg and reduce stiffness/soreness, remember to keep the back flat. I’ll sometimes have folks with bad posture (that’s most of you reading this) attempt to arch their back as this is a good verbal cue to keep it flat. Stretch to a point of mild discomfort and perform this a couple times/day holding for 30 seconds with each leg, depending upon your relative level of stiffness.
