Hip flexor and hamstring stretch

Posted by on April 11, 2009 under stretches, stretching | Be the First to Comment

The hip flexor and hamstring stretch is a useful stretch.  To do this stretch, start out with one knee bent and extended so that the calf is perpendicular to the ground and thigh is just more than 90° from the calf.  The other leg will be extended directly back with knee touching the floor as well as top of foot touching the floor. The torso is extended vertically parallel to the wall, perpendicular to the floor.  Both arms reach up towards the ceiling and the head focuses forward.  Hold the stretch for 20 seconds the first time.  In future stretching sessions, this stretch can be held longer as comfortable.