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Seated Hamstring Stretch
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Sit on the floor with one leg extended, the other bent. Hinge gently from the hips toward the straight leg until you feel a comfortable stretch along the back of the thigh.
Option. Bend the extended knee slightly if the stretch is intense. Keep the spine long rather than rounding hard. Use a strap or towel around the foot if reaching is difficult.
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Sit tall on the floor with one leg extended straight in front of you.
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Bend the other knee and place the sole of that foot against the inner thigh of the extended leg (or keep both legs extended if preferred).
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Hinge at the hips, keeping the back long, and reach toward the extended foot.
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Stop when you feel a mild-to-moderate stretch in the hamstring. Breathe and hold.
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Switch sides.