Rope Stretch - Bent Knee Hamstring
December 29, 2008
Starting Position
- On back with right knee pulled to chest and rope wrapped around foot
Procedure
- Actively straighten right knee as much as possible without letting it move away from chest
- Give gentle assistance with rope until stretch is felt, hold two seconds and relax
- Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions
Coaching Keys
- Keep opposite leg on ground by pushing heel as far away from head as possible, contracting the glute
- Keep knee pulled as tightly to chest as possible throughout entire movement
- Pull rope above head
- It is okay if the knee is not able to straighten fully
You Should Feel It
- Stretching in the hamstring of the bent leg
- Stretching in the hip flexor of the bottom leg
Tags:
Regeneration, Stretching, Flexibility, Stretch Rope, Hamstrings
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