Foam-Roll Hamstring
Ease hamstring tension! Roll away knots and improve flexibility with this simple, effective exercise.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Instructions
1. Sit on the floor with your legs extended straight in front of you.
2. Place a foam roller under your thighs (hamstrings).
3. Support your body weight by placing your hands on the floor behind you, fingers pointing away from your body.
4. Slowly roll forward and back so that the foam roller moves from just above the back of your knees to just under your buttocks.
5. Spend extra time on any particularly tight or sore spots.
6. You can increase the pressure by crossing one leg over the other to focus on one hamstring at a time.
7. Continue rolling for the desired duration or number of repetitions, then switch legs if doing one at a time.
8. Remember to breathe steadily throughout the stretch.
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