Keep your hands on the floor, on blocks or on your thigh. Hold for 30 to 45 seconds per side. Beginner modification: Keep a ...
These hamstring moves will leave you strong, flexible, and injury-free.
(CNN) — Hamstring tightness is one of the most common complaints I hear from athletes, everyday exercisers and desk workers alike. No matter how much you may try to stretch, the tightness doesn’t go ...
Start by standing tall with feet hip-width apart. Place hands on hips and bring one foot forward with the heel on the ground. Keeping a flat back, hinge at the hips until you feel the stretch on the ...
Your hamstrings might not be the most visible muscles, but they’re among the most important for overall fitness and injury prevention. These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs play a critical ...
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The best dynamic warm-up stretches for runners

Get the blood flowing and muscles firing with these six warm-up stretches for runners to prevent injury and feel your best.
Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your lower back, hamstring and calves, as well as get a great stretch in your spine ...
You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...