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Hamstring Stretch - Warm up Upper Legs

This stretch targets the hamstring muscles which are located at the back of the thighs. A hamstring stretch is particularly important if you intend to run to lose weight. If you start running three times per week then you'll need to make sure you are warmed up thoroughly before starting, for this reason you'll definitely need to do lots of hamstring stretches. Another version of the hamstring stretch is one where you bend over to touch the toes, this is a much more common stretch. I like this version as it allows you to wiggle the foot around at the same time helping to loosen up the ankle joint.

Be careful not to overstretch when warming up the hamstring muscles. Overstretching can put too much stress on the back of the knee.

 

diagram of alternate stretch hamstring before exercising       

How to do the Alternate Hamstring Stretch*

Start by lying on an exercise mat with your knees bent, your feet together and flat on the floor. Lift your right leg so that it is almost perpendicular to the floor. If possible try to slowly lock the knee joint at this point, if that is easy then reach up with both hands and hold the leg in position for 20 seconds. If that is also easy, slowly pull the leg an inch further towards your head and hold. Do this until you feel a slight stretch at the back of the hamstrings or knee joint then stop. As soon as you feel any stretch stop and hold for the count, unless you feel pain at any time, in this case stop the stretch immediately. After the right leg repeat the same technique for the left leg.

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* Remember it's much safer to under stretch than to overstretch. Always remain within the comfortable stretch zone. Never go to the point where you cannot possibly stretch any more as this could do more harm than good! If you feel any pain or discomfort at any stage of the stretch then stop the stretch immediately!

Never force a stretch even if you are attempting to increase flexibility.

 

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