How to Do
How to Do Supine Hamstring Stretch Banded
The supine hamstring stretch banded should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the supine hamstring stretch banded.
Beginning
Beginning Supine Hamstring Stretch
1. Lie flat on your back with your legs completely stretched on the ground.
2. Raise your right leg and place your heel against the wall, keeping the knee slightly bent.
3. Straighten your right leg slowly until you feel a hamstring stretch.
4. Hold for 10 seconds at a time, working your way up to 30 seconds.
Movement
Supine Hamstring Stretch Movement
1. Start by laying flat on a table. You should be lying horizontally on it and your knees should be at the end so your legs hang down over the edge.
2. With both hands, grip a rope, which should be placed around your foot.
3. Keep it straight and bring it up as high as you can towards you. Try and get your leg so that it is perpendicular to the ground.
4. Pause at the highest point, then slowly bring the leg down.
5. Repeat.
Benefits
Supine Hamstring Stretch Benefits
Stretching the hamstrings can help to improve hip flexibility and range of motion. Both of these advantages will make it easier for people to do daily duties like walking up stairs and bending over. When the hamstrings are overworked, the pelvis rotates rearward.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do an Abductor Stretch, Rope Stretches, Hip Stretches.
