Fix Tight Hamstrings PERMANENTLY! [10-Min Daily Routine], by Tone and Tighten on YouTube. 11 min 19 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 19 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with glute bridges. Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat, and lift your hips until your body forms a straight line. Lower slowly and repeat for about 10 to 15 reps.
Move into cat-cow. On hands and knees, arch your back up, then let it dip down as you look slightly up. Move slowly with your breath for 8 to 10 rounds.
Do a seated hamstring stretch. Sit with one leg straight, hinge forward from the hips until you feel a gentle pull, and hold for 20 to 30 seconds per side.
Lie on your back and loop a strap or towel around one foot. Keep the leg straight and raise it until you feel a stretch, then hold 20 to 30 seconds and switch sides.
Add sciatic nerve glides. Sit tall, straighten one leg while pointing the toes and tilting your head down, then bend the knee and look up. Do 10 slow reps per side.
Flow from down dog into a hip flexor stretch. Hold down dog for a few breaths, then step one foot forward and sink into a low lunge. Repeat on both sides.
Finish with hamstring bridges. Lie on your back with heels close to your hips, press through your heels to lift your hips, and squeeze the back of your thighs at the top. Do 10 to 15 reps.
Hold a front plank for 20 to 30 seconds to finish. Keep your body in a straight line and stop if your lower back starts to sag.
Tips and common mistakes
Stop if you feel sharp pain, tingling or numbness down the leg, since that can mean nerve irritation rather than muscle tightness.
Breathe steadily and never bounce in a stretch. Ease into the pull and hold it.
Do the routine daily rather than stretching hard once a week for a long session.
If your hamstrings still feel tight after several weeks, check your hip and glute strength before adding more stretching.
Questions
How often should I do this routine?
Aim for once a day, most days of the week. The routine is short enough to fit into a morning or evening slot.
Why does stretching alone not fix tight hamstrings?
Tightness can come from prolonged sitting, weak glutes or nerve tension rather than short muscles. This routine adds hip mobility and activation work for that reason.
Do I need any equipment?
A mat helps, and a strap or towel is useful for the supine stretch. You can do most moves with just floor space.
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