Inverted Hamstring Stretch (Backward) - Endurance
December 26, 2008
Starting Position
- Stand on one leg with perfect posture, arms raised to 90 degrees and shoulder blades back and down.
Procedure
- Keeping a straight line between the ear and the ankle, bend over at the waist and elevate your opposite leg behind you.
- When you feel a stretch, return to the standing position by contracting your glute and hamstring, stepping back into the next step with your opposite leg.
- Repeat the motion, alternating legs with each step backward for the prescribed number of reps.
Coaching Keys
- Keep the knee of the leg you are standing on slightly bent.
- Keep your back flat and your hips parallel to the ground.
- Maintain a straight line from your ear through your hip, knee, and ankle of your leg in the air.
- Try not to let your raised foot touch the ground between repetitions.
You Should Feel It
- Stretching your hamstrings and challenging your balance.
Tags:
Movement Preparation, Stretching, Hamstrings, Running, Mobility, Stability
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