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Disclaimer: Datrford TaeKwonDo does not accept any responsibility for an injuries incurred during the pratice of the below exercises or of the exercises listed
Hamstring Stretches
Each stretch is performed twice, hold the first stretch for about 15 seconds and the second for about 20 seconds.
Exercise 1
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Exercise 1
Sit on the floor with one leg out straight in front of you and the other leg tucked in to your groin area. Make sure that the leg in front of you is straight and that the knee is not bent, keep your toes pointing upwards. Bend forward from the waist and reach for your toes, try to look up while you stretch and get your chin as close to your legs as possible. Do the same for the other leg, and then repeat the exercise again on both legs trying to reach further each time.
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Exercise 2
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Exercise 2
Sit on the floor with one leg out straight in front of you and the other behind you in a hurdle stretch. Make sure that the leg in front of you is straight and that the knee is not bent, keep your toes pointing upwards. Bend forward from the waist and reach for your toes, try to look up while you stretch and get your chin as close to your legs as possible. Do the same for the other leg, and then repeat the exercise again on both legs trying to reach further each time.
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Exercise 3 |
Exercise 3
Stand with your legs straight, bend from the waist and hold your toes. Bend your knees and come back up. Repeat the exercise ensuring that your knees are not bent. Next bend from the waist, slide your hands down the back of your legs and hold your ankles, bend your knees and come back up. Repeat the exercise again. |
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