Unlock your hamstrings
Can you touch your toes with straight legs? Test your posterior chain flexibility.
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Hamstring flexibility, hip hinge pattern, and lower back mobility. A fundamental movement pattern.
Tight hamstrings contribute to lower back pain, poor posture, and reduced athletic performance. The ability to hinge at the hips with straight legs is essential for safe lifting and many daily activities.
Stand with feet together, legs straight
Hinge at the hips, reaching your hands toward your toes
Keep your back as flat as possible—don't round excessively
Go as far as you can while keeping legs straight
Note where you can reach: shins, ankles, toes, or floor
Don't bounce—hold a gentle stretch for 30 seconds
Bend your knees slightly if you have lower back issues
Practice the hinge pattern with a dowel on your back
Bend knees slightly, or reach for shins instead
Place palms flat on the floor, or reach past your toes
Be honest with yourself. This is about knowing where you are, not where you think you should be.
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