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hamstrings
Hamstring Pull Over - Band
HOW : Start by lying on your back with a band looped around the bottom of your foot. While holding the band, bring both arms above your head and anchor the band to the ground. Keep your toes pointed up as you let the band...
Standing Hip Extension - Wall Supported
HOW : Stand with a wall in front of you. Place your hands on the wall about shoulder height and slightly lean into it. Begin with your feet together. Shift your weight to one side as you kick one leg out straight behind you and...
Mini Squat - Wall Supported
HOW : Stand with a wall in front of you and your feet shoulder-width apart. Place both hands on the wall for support. Slightly lean into the wall as you bend both knees and hinge forward at the hips to perform a mini squat. Only...
Squat - Heels Elevated
HOW : Place two weight plates on the ground. Place your heels on the edge of each plate. From this position, perform a squat by bending at the knees and hinging forward at the hips. Push back up into the starting position and repeat. FEEL...
Single Leg Balance - Up and Down Reach
HOW : Holding a ball with both hands above your head, shift your weight to one leg to balance on just that leg. Hinge forward at the hips, and kick the other leg behind you as you try to touch the ball to the ground...
Single Leg Balance - Side and Down Reach
HOW : Holding a ball with both hands, shift your weight to one leg to balance on just that leg. Hinge forward at the hips, kick the other leg behind you as you rotate your upper half towards the balancing leg and tap the ball...
Single Leg Airplane
HOW : In a standing position, hinge forward at the hips and shift your weight to one leg. Kick the other leg straight back and raise your arms up straight overhead at the same time. When you are forward as much as you can tolerate,...
Bridge Hold - Hamstring Bias
HOW : Start by lying on your back with your knees slightly bent and your feet spread apart. Drive your heels into the ground lifting your hips up as high as you can go. Use your hamstrings and core to hold that position for as...
Half Kneeling Hamstring Glider
HOW : Begin in a half-kneeling position with a slider underneath the foot that is up. Hold onto a dowel with the opposite arm to assist you with balance. Slowly straighten the leg onto the slider. Apply pressure through your heel as you’re straightening the...
Bridge Hold
HOW : Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground spread slightly apart. Drive your heels into the ground lifting your hips up as high as you can go. Use your glutes and hip muscles to...