Standing Hamstrings and Back Stretch

Standing Hamstrings and Back Stretch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart
  • 2Inhale and raise your arms overhead with palms facing inward
  • 3Exhale and bend forward at the waist, allowing gravity to pull you towards the ground
  • 4Keep your knees slightly bent and hang your head and neck relaxed
  • 5Slowly roll back up to standing position

Tips:

  • Keep your spine long as you fold forward
  • Do not lock your knees, keep them slightly bent
  • Breathe deeply and slowly while in the pose
  • Go as far as comfortable, do not force the stretch

Standing Hamstrings and Back Stretch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs