Monday's Move of the Week

The Move: Seated Hamstring Stretch

I know that this isn’t a hardcore workout move, but stretching is very important. It keeps our muscles from injury and help our bodies with range of motion. Most people have tight hamstrings and though some of the time it isn’t that big of a deal, tight hamstrings can cause back pain, poster problems and limited movements.

Muscles Worked: Hamstrings (the back of the thighs)

How to:

1. Sit on the floor with back straight up and down and legs straight out in front of you.
2. Bending at the waist, reach your hand forward with the intent to touch your toes without bending your knees
3. Hold for 20-30 seconds and repeat

Trainer Tips:

• Don’t force the stretch. You shouldn’t feel pain, just pulling.


• Do this stretch every day (especially after workouts where the legs are involved).

Make ‘em harder: You can always stretch longer. Try to grab you toes if you can and hold.

Enjoy!