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The Proper Way To Stretch Your Hamstrings for Lasting Results
We’ve been wasting time in the wrong position for too long!
If your hamstrings feel chronically tight, I have good and bad news for you. The bad news is that it’s likely that you’re not stretching and strengthening this muscle group properly. The good news is that this is incredibly easy to fix and requires no equipment.
While many of us have been taught to flex the trunk and desperately reach for the toes to stretch out the back of the legs, this is far from the best technique. Sure, assuming a position that appears athletic or mobile may look impressive, but we’re often cheating ourselves by doing this for multiple reasons.
If you’re tired of going through the motions and feel fed up with this tight, cranky muscle group, it’s time to rewrite the script for how we must take care of them. To do just that, it’s time to sign up for a short anatomy lesson and get to the bottom of what your hamstrings really need to thrive.
The Master Guide for a Lifetime of Hamstring Health
Before getting too deep into things, it’s important to state that the advice below won’t be relevant to everyone. The reality is, stretching and strengthening this region comes with several risks. If…
