Probably, like most people who sit a lot, I have tight hamstrings. But I know that having better flexibility can prevent injury and just make life/movement more enjoyable. So, I found this routine and will try to do it every day for a while – and later incorporate some of the moves into my regular stretching routine.

Daily Hamstring Flexibility Routine

1. standing straight leg kicks x10/each side
2. forward bend pulse x5
3. on last pulse – forward bend hold, grab elbows, pulse x10
4. on last pulse – forward bend hold, inhale/exhale, go deeper, hold x30sec
5. on last pulse – forward bend hold, inhale/exhale, go deeper, hold x30sec
6. standing split, right foot forward straight, back foot angled, forward bend pulse x5
7. on last pulse – forward bend hold, inhale/exhale, go deeper, hold x30sec
8. forward bend hold, raise forward foot, hold x30sec
9. standing split, left foot forward straight, back foot angled, forward bend pulse x5
10. on last pulse – forward bend hold, inhale/exhale, go deeper, hold x30sec
11. forward bend hold, raise forward foot, hold x30sec
12. supine, single straight leg raise left, x5
13. on last leg, use strap to pull straight leg hold x10sec, relax x10sec, repeat pull
14. resist strap, 50%, 70%, 90%, relax and pull farther x10sec
15. supine, single straight leg raise right, x5
16. on last leg, use strap to pull straight leg hold x10sec, relax x10sec, repeat pull
17. resist strap, 50%, 70%, 90%, relax and pull farther x10sec
18. sitting on block, bend knees to wrap feet, straighten left leg x10sec
19. sitting on block, bend knees to wrap feet, straighten right leg x10sec
20. sitting on block, use strap to fold forward, hold x60sec
21. sitting on block, use strap to fold forward more, hold x60sec
22. sitting on block, use hands to fold forward more, hold x60sec

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Gabriele “Gabo” Saturno is a body-weight elite trainer that focuses on bringing functional training, mobility, strength, balance and flexibility to his clients. With more than ten years of experience in martial arts, mental health, body building, and nutrition, Gabo has found his own style of training by the combination of calisthenics, yoga, mindfulness, and overall body movement. He stands by the idea that our mental health not only enables us to build an outstanding physique, but also compels our body to perform in ways that we never thought possible. This channel will serve as a medium to share all the knowledge he has acquired over the years. Gabo is committed to providing the most efficient ways in detail to improve the overall mental and physical fitness level of his subscribers.

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