Hamstring Stretch
Lie on your back and bring your right thigh toward your chest. Now bend your right leg so your right heel is near the back of your right hip. Your left leg can be either straight or bent. Grab hold of your right foot with both hands. Contract the muscles on the back of your thigh (the hamstrings) so that your heel pulls toward the back of your hips. Keep contracting your hamstrings while using your hands to pull your heel upward, unbending and straightening your leg as you go. Six to ten reps per side
From the January 2016 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Get the OWN Your Health Newsletter
Tools and resources that empower you to OWN Your Health.
By entering your email address, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the Privacy Policy. OWN and its affiliates may use your email address to provide updates/news, ads, and offers.
To withdraw your consent or learn more about your rights, see the Privacy Policy.
