Want more flexible hamstrings? Do this
In my experience, there are very few people who DONT want more flexible hamstrings 😂
Because for most of us they are notoriously tight! And if you don’t fall into that category, consider yourself truly blessed ☺️
The magic behind WHY you need these movements in your flexibility training:
1️⃣ Banded leg extensions - build strength in the QUADS to allow the hamstrings to stretch further through a process called reciprocal inhibition
2️⃣ Straight Leg Lifts - build strength in the HIP FLEXORS to allow them to literally pull you deeper into a hamstring stretch
3️⃣ Longest Lunge Hold - puts the HAMSTRING in a stretched position but also requires it to contract to build mobility
4️⃣ Seated Hamstring Stretch - develop passive flexibility in the hamstring and desensitise the nervous system to the uncomfortable sensations of stretching allowing you to stretch further.
There are many other stretches and exercises you can do which provide these same benefits, but if your efforts to improve your flexibility don’t look much like this at the moment (maybe you just do yoga flows?), I challenge you to give them a try and see how much difference you immediately feel!
8-10 reps of exercises 1️⃣ and 2️⃣
15 second hold of exercises 3️⃣ and 4️⃣
Repeat 2-3 times
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