Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip ...

The hamstrings are the large muscles located at the back of your legs, behind the thighs. They are recruited in almost all of our daily activities from walking to bending down to standing up from the ...

Certain types of workouts can also lead to hamstring tightness. Ofori-Atta says runners are especially prone because of the ...

Sit with legs extended and knees slight bent, while bending at the hips, and keeping back flat reach as far as possible, (trying to reach toes) and holding for 30 seconds. Breathe normally. Hold for ...

You can apply ice to your hamstring 2-3 times a day for about 20 minutes to decrease swelling. Make sure you get rest and do not move your injured leg to help with recovery. Take non-steroidal ...

Vincent says: ‘This movement takes your lower back and surrounding areas through multiple ranges of motion in your body, which releases tension and mobilises every area. Lower back pain can sometimes ...