Hamstring Stretch

microStretch - HAMSTRING STRETCH

Muscles Stretched

Biceps Femoris, semi-tendinosus and semi- membranosus

How to perform this microStretch

Place one leg through a door jam and the other onto the wall. Place a pillow underneath your head. Again this is to facilitate a flat lower back. The leg up on the wall should have a slight bend in the knee and the stretch should be felt in the middle of the muscle belly. If there is a sensation in the upper hip region in the straight leg place a pillow underneath the knee (as shown) to alleviate this sensation. Hold the stretch for 60 seconds and then switch side and repeat the stretch. Remember to repeat the stretch a total of 3 times per muscle group.

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