Hamstring Stretch 1
by Dr. Christopher Notley

Muscles Stretched

1. Hamstrings

Start Position

1. Lying on back
2. Thigh perpendicular to floor
3. Hands holding thigh

Finish Position

1. Straighten Knee

Modifications

Loop towel around thigh to hold thigh.

Common Errors

Not having thigh perpendicular to floor.

Other Options

• If you can straighten the leg out with his stretch perform one of the following stretches.
• Hamstring Stretch II
  
• Hamstring Stretch III